Best Overall Weight Gainer?

[admin]

If you had to pick just ONE weight gainer (protein powder), what would be the best one?

Please pick product and include the brand. Give your reasons. The best answers will be displayed on the main Bodybuilding.com site for millions of people to see!

(Note: This is not a discussion about how or when to take weight gainers, if you should take weight gainers, or why some weight gainers are NOT good. Just list your absolute favorite weight gainer and give your detailed reason.)

[esquire415]

Is it possible to include a poll such that noobs like me can tell which one is the most popular/recommended brand?

[Innox]

Agreed, A poll would do great, if possible

[Blashy]

You don't need a poll, the website already has that.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gaintop.htm

As for the topic of this thread.

First thanks to the admin for replying so fast to my request to have this thread :) .

I bought some BSN True Mass and I have to say the taste is bar none of anything else I've tasted so far. Strawberry.

And it goes down SOOOO easy, no heavy bloating after downing 2 scoops with 2 whole eggs in 500ml of water. It also mixes extremely well, I tried simply using a shaker bottle and could not tell the difference from using a blender.

The only thing that is making me look elswhere, the higher price.

I'm in a bulk phasing and I will try CytoGain next as it is less expensive and has MUCH less sugar.

[esquire415]

I see, CytoSport's Cyto Gainer is the top seller (their Muscle Milk is popular too but I think that's used for something else?). I guess we can deduce that since most people use CytoGainer, that means more people will recommend it? I would also like to hear from people who have used Muscle Juice (cheapest per calorie) , ON Pro Gainer and Serious Mass, and Super Gainers Fuel (highest serving of calories/protein/carbs/fat),

[Epihall]

Universal Real Gains in Chocolate

1.Great taste
2.Mixes well in shaker bottle
3.MCT's and Flax
4.Over 50 grams of protein in a serving
5.Less than 100 grams of carbs in a serving
6.Over 600 calories per serving

[squatmonster]

Universal Real Gains in Chocolate

1.Great taste
2.Mixes well in shaker bottle
3.MCT's and Flax
4.Over 50 grams of protein in a serving
5.Less than 100 grams of carbs in a serving
6.Over 600 calories per serving

Yeah its not to bad . Taste is not to bad either , I have had alot worst for sure.

[BenchPsr83]

Funny, I was going to create this exactly thread......

Subscribed. Looking forward to reading closely! The ones that have been reccomended to me are:

Infusion / Mass Meal / Universal Real Gains

[rsm688]

only thing ive tried is cyto gainer.....and i love it....the pounds are adding up quicker than ever now

[exan]

Universal Real Gains Rules!!!... Read The Nutrition Label Contents.

[BenchPsr83]

Universal Real Gains Rules!!!... Read The Nutrition Label Contents.
Dang....just read it. That's some really good stuff!!!!

That being said, Infusion also seems to have really good ingredients:

100% undenatured Whey Protein Isolate (98% pure protein dry basis), Ultrafiltered Whey Protein Concentrate both containing microfractions, Micellar Alpha and Beta Casiens and Cassienates, Alpha-Lactalbumin, Purified Bovine Colostrum Extract rich in Secretory IgA and IGF-1, Glutamine Peptides. Lipid complex selected for thermogenic and unique energy properties (Bio- Engineered Polyunsaturated Long-Chain Vegetable Oils] Sunflower Oil, MCT's, CLA), Raw Oats, Oat Meal Powder, Maltodextrin, L-leucine, L-phenylalanine, oligofructose, Lecithin, Acesulfame-potassium, Natural and artificial flavors, Sucralose.

[Fuerza_M]

Mass Meal ErgoPharm, great taste and ingredients

[Matt1975]

ON Serious Mass

So far(have not tried Cyto yet), it has the best taste. Mixes well, even in a shaker(i split it 1 serving but 2 shakes). And with the 1250 cal. It makes a good 625cal twice a day meal replacement if needed.

[sick6ness]

ON Serious Mass, Id have to agree this stuff rocks. I went from 163 to 170 in 2 weeks.

[esquire415]

Dang....just read it. That's some really good stuff!!!!

That being said, Infusion also seems to have really good ingredients:

100% undenatured Whey Protein Isolate (98% pure protein dry basis), Ultrafiltered Whey Protein Concentrate both containing microfractions, Micellar Alpha and Beta Casiens and Cassienates, Alpha-Lactalbumin, Purified Bovine Colostrum Extract rich in Secretory IgA and IGF-1, Glutamine Peptides. Lipid complex selected for thermogenic and unique energy properties (Bio- Engineered Polyunsaturated Long-Chain Vegetable Oils] Sunflower Oil, MCT's, CLA), Raw Oats, Oat Meal Powder, Maltodextrin, L-leucine, L-phenylalanine, oligofructose, Lecithin, Acesulfame-potassium, Natural and artificial flavors, Sucralose.

Looks okay but Infusion seems to be in the category of Muscle Milk. I don't think it falls under weight gainer powder (500+ calories) since it only has 384 calories.

[TeamInzer]

If you had to pick just ONE weight gainer (protein powder), what would be the best one?

Please pick product and include the brand. Give your reasons. The best answers will be displayed on the main Bodybuilding.com site for millions of people to see!

(Note: This is not a discussion about how or when to take weight gainers, if you should take weight gainers, or why some weight gainers are NOT good. Just list your absolute favorite weight gainer and give your detailed reason.)


the one with the most amount of calories in a serving

[crazyhorse666]

BSN True Mass and mus milk. them are the bast I no of

[rudeboii]

I've been on Cyto Gainer ever since I started lifting, and while it put on 30 lbs in a year, I have plateaued at 195 and can't seem to put on any more pounds, and it has been 6 months! Any suggestions?

[NDiesel82]

I like Pro-Labs' N-Large 2. I started using it and in a month i put on 5 pounds of lean muscle.

[ksa-muscle]

but im planning on having cytogainer after finishing my two 6.85 Lbs tubs

[Michael More]

Real gains is awesome I think you can get some samples from G diesel or Universal Rep

[WCC]

SNI Xtreme Pro Mass looks like some pretty good ****. over 600 calories per serving, 50g protein, 98g carbs, 3.5g fat; it's extremely cheap over here - £29.99 for 15lbs. i'll buy some and review it on here.

[Dhboy]

Havn't tried enough to tell to be honest.

[sensitive]

Dymatize High Protein Mega Gainer is good. Never tried it though but i looked at the nutrient profile. has 600 calories per serving.

Also QuickMass by Allmax looks interesting. 1000 calories per serving.

What do u guys think?

[HI-Meat]

I've been bulking HARD for 2 years on and off mostly on and i've found a few gainers that definately help... True Mass from ON Nutrition has a good 2-1 carb to protien ratio and tastes decent, only problem is mixing it all up. As with most gainers they clump and it can feel like your eating your shake rather than drinking it ;) This is opposite of HDT's Solid Gains. Mixes smoothly and tastes good. Not too haevy but it has 900 calories w/ a relatively low fat index, 2-1 carb to protien ratio... I usually add a little flaxseed or olive oil in my morning gainer shake and postworkout gainer. Long story short since November 04 - present the lean mass is +44 lbs. Never had much bodyfat so I was pretty little then, just pay attention to your timing and very little will get put towards fat.

[Blashy]

I've been bulking HARD for 2 years on and off mostly on and i've found a few gainers that definately help... True Mass from ON Nutrition has a good 2-1 carb to protien ratio and tastes decent, only problem is mixing it all up. As with most gainers they clump and it can feel like your eating your shake rather than drinking it ;) This is opposite of HDT's Solid Gains. Mixes smoothly and tastes good. Not too haevy but it has 900 calories w/ a relatively low fat index, 2-1 carb to protien ratio... I usually add a little flaxseed or olive oil in my morning gainer shake and postworkout gainer. Long story short since November 04 - present the lean mass is +44 lbs. Never had much bodyfat so I was pretty little then, just pay attention to your timing and very little will get put towards fat.


FYI the BSN True Mass does not clump. It actually can be mix by hand. The stuff simply liquifies in no time.

I did two scoops in a glass and only used an egg beater by hand and it took less than 20 seconds. WITH 2 whole eggs added in.

I just ordered some Universal Rail Gains, I'll review it.

[Jesburger]

Allmax Quickmass

Calories 1010
Calories from fat 120
Total Fat 14g 22%
Carbohydrates 168g 56%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 29g
Protein 56g 114%

[esquire415]

the one with the most amount of calories in a serving

That means TwinLab's Super Gainers Fuel wins. It has the following:

Calories 2560
Calories from Fat 240
Total Fat 27g
Saturated Fat 25g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 35g
Carbohydrates 478g
Protein 102g

As for taste and mixability? I don't know but someone please let us know.
As for price....a 10lb tub only gives you 7 servings for $42?! Is that an error? That's pretty steep!

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gainprot.htm

The serving is a whopping 661.7g! Very misleading. If you take Muscle Juice with the same amount of serving as TLSGF, UNMJ will have 2695 calories!

For the curious...a 661.7g serving equals (in calories):
Real Gains = 2604
Cyto Gainer = 2735
Serious Mass = 2476
True Mass = 2856
Isopure Mass = 2481
Mega Gainer = 2452
Pro Blend Solid Gains = 2551
Pro Complex Gainer = 2580
N-Large 2 = 2612
Quick Mass = 2652

So the real winner is BSN's True Mass. Over 100 calories more than 2nd place CytoSport's Cyto Gainer.

[JustiNtense]

Universal Real Gains.

[JackG]

So the real winner is BSN's True Mass. Over 100 calories more than 2nd place CytoSport's Cyto Gainer.

Yes, but true mass is also 140 more calories in just sugar/fat.

[esquire415]

Yes, but true mass is also 140 more calories in just sugar/fat.

So what do you suggest then?

[Blashy]

Yes, but true mass is also 140 more calories in just sugar/fat.

JackG has a good point. I bought the product because I did not want to wait for the dilevery. But my first choice was CytoGainer or Universal Gains.

The main reason being they have less sugar (only 5 grams or less) as well as decent fiber content.

Second is the much higher price of BSN.

IMHO, I would go with CytoGainer or Universal Gains before any other weight gainer sold at bb.com and yes I did look at EVERYONE of them, hehe.

[CaSLeR]

I've been using BSN True Mass, and as everyone has been saying, it mixes great, tastes great, and is one of the best weight gainers I've used. :D

[esquire415]

CytoSport Cyto Gainer
Serving Size: 4 Scoops (150g)

Amount Per Serving:

Calories: 620
Calories From Fat: 45
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Total Carbohydrates: 80g
Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 56g
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Universal Real Gains
Serving Size: 3.5 Scoops (155g)

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 610
Calories from Fat 53
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrates 87g
Fiber 5g
Sugars 5g
Protein 52g
---------------------------------

BSN True-Mass
Serving Size: 3 Scoops (145g)

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 626
Calories from fat 140
Total Fat 15.5g
Saturated Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrates 75g
Fiber 5g
Sugars 13.5g
Protein 46g
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From the above stats, you only need 145g for True-Mass to achieve 626 calories but it contains more than twice sugar than the other two. That probably makes it tastier. That 3.5 scoop serving is weird. Why can't RealGains just deal with 3 or 4 scoops? BTW, what is the difference between pre-digested, ion-exchanged whey protein hydrosylate and whey protein isolate which CytoGainer doesn't have.

[Blashy]

I would say the extra sugar does not improve the taste because one of the reasons I love it is it barely has NO sweet taste, I would even say it has NONE at all.

I hate sweet taste in powders because you get sick of it after 1-2 days (I do).

Anyways, I look forward to giving feedback on Universal Gains.

If you have the money and don't mind the extra sugar then BSN True Mass is bang on, strawberry flavour is delicious.

[Michael More]

How come cytogainer says it has 620 calories but the macronutrients only add up to 589? Real gains and true mass seem to match up in that respect. Is it just a typo or what?

[5dimension]

i have a problem with my workout

i lose weightttt everytime i go gym

i tried couple of GNC weight gainers but it didnt really workout

one thing im really trying hard to get, its to gain weightttt (i mean alot) to get bigger so so

on body building website i saw 2 top products are: CytoSport Cyto Gainer &

Prolab N-Large II

if u have experience with either of this plzzz let me knoww, what was outcome for u

i really appreciate your help

[budsbythebeach]

i take a mixture what i usually do is 1 1/2 scoops True mass, 2 scoops body fortress whey

my reasons for this is true mass is just too sweet for me, i mean its great but just too much sugar so i get a mixture of the sweet taste +extras and the cheap protien in body fort. It works for me and tastes just fine not as sweet as true mass, and not bad tasting like body fort.

[1TAL1ANSTALL1ON]

muscle juice....mixes in just as good as oil in water though...you def need a blender to mix this stuff or else your ****ed

[music_man185]

anyone else have difficulty taken n large II?? the serving size is 4 scoops. everytime i would try to take it...it would be so thick i literally had to eat it. this got old fast....almost threw up everytime. what do u guys do....take 2 scoops, then take 2 more? one scoop in divided doses throughout the day?

[tylerrico]

The best one I have used is CytoGainer. I've heard some good stuff about True Mass, and decent stuff about GNC Mass XXX (I think that's the name), but I've never tried it. I tried the Gnc brand years ago and thought it tasted rather bad. I love CytoGainer tho.

[esquire415]

CytoGainer, Real Gains, and True-Mass are the top 3 out there. I've looked at others and they really don't have the amount of calories that the above 3 have for only 145g-155g of serving. That's all you have to look for, the number of calories in relation to the grams per serving (and also the sugar content where less is better).

So from the above 3, it all boils down to the taste & price. I have not tasted any of them so i cannot attest on which one is the tastiest but I calculated the price based on the cheapest I can find on the internet.

$1.14 / serving (21 servings) Real Gains
$1.47 / serving (18 servings) CytoGainer
$1.80 / serving (18 servings) True-Mass

So the winner in terms of value for your money is Real Gains.

[tylerrico]

CytoGainer ftw! I LOVE it and saw awesome results from it! I recommend it to all.

[ZombieGore]

so everyone whos taken weight gainers what would you say, bottom line no questions asked whats the MOST EFFECTIVE and BEST TASTING(what flavor to) weight gainer you have used?

and are they all baised off milk/shake type flavors or are there any like fruit type?(lemonaid type drink).

Im not SOOO worried about taste but im currently using GNC brand and its SO bad and thick. Has anyone tried Xyience X-Gainer?

[mx6import]

I took Ultimate Nutrition 2544 all last summer along with no explode and saw some of my best gains ever. I just purchased a 10LB tub of ultimate nutrition and I might switch to Universal after it's done because of all the hype. I’m keeping a detailed log using the program "cross trainer" so I will actually be able to see which one helped me gain more muscle. I'll keep you posted.

[killtolift44]

Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Gainer Double Chocolate. Try it you'll see why!

[ksa-muscle]

its Serving Size is 3.5 Scoops (155g)

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 610
Calories from Fat 53
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Total Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Sugars 5g
Protein 52g 104%
Calcium 316mg 32%
Iron 2mg 11%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 503mg 14%



so to each scoop is 618 / 3.5 = 176 cals

if you exchange one scoop of it with one scoop of on whey

the calculation would be like this

2.5 scoops of real gains = 441 + 1scoop of on whey = 112 cals = 561cals


the point of doing this is to rise the protein intake and to lower the carbs

intake @ the same time

so the result would be like

cals 561

Calories from Fat: 48

total fat 5.25

Total Carbohydrates 65g

sugars 5g

protein 61g

so the ratio of real gains alone is fat=9% carb=57% protein=34%



but with the improved wait gainer

the ratio would be like

vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
fat=8.5% carb=46.5% protein=43.6%
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

see how the ratio got much better and less dense in calories dropping from

610cals to 561cals which makes it a decent gainer

if you want to add more calories you can add 10ml of flax oil to raise that low

percentage of fats and to put something good in it


i know i went on explaining but to do it the right way bring an empty tub

and fill it with 25 scoops of real gains & 10 scoops of on whey to make

10 servings of your improved ratio new wait gainer

at least easier than going to the kitchen when you dont want to because of

being lazy @ that time lol..................

[FX45]

In my opinion the best weight gainer is N-Large. I beleive this is the best because of the following reasons. It has 52 grams in each serving (4 scoops). Each serving has 600 cal's and if you mix with milk, it'll be around 750cals. The reason why I like this weight gainer the best is because it seemed to be the most effective one out there. I've tryed almost every kind out there too but with N-Large I never felt sick after taking it.

[esquire415]

ON Pro Complex Gainer
Serving Size: 1 Heaping Scoop (159g)
Servings Per Container: 14

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 620
Calories from Fat 60
Total Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Total Carbohydrate 85 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 55 g
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N-Large II
Container Size: 3.8 Lbs
Serving Size: 4 Scoops (152g)
Servings Per Container: 11

Amount Per Serving:

Calories: 600
Calories from Fat: 55
Total Fat: 6 g
Total Carbohydrates: 86 g
Sugars: 28 g
Protein: 52 g
-------------------------------------------------------

Taking equal amount of serving in grams @ 152g:

Prolab N-Large II: Calories 600, Protein 52g
ON Pro Complex Gainer: Calories 593, Protein 53g
BSN True-Mass: Calories 656, Protein 48g
Universal Real Gains: Calories 598, Protein 51g
CytoSport Cyto Gainer: Calories 628, Protein 57g<---WINNER!

[ksa-muscle]

Taking equal amount of serving in grams @ 152g:

Prolab N-Large II: Calories 600, Protein 52g
ON Pro Complex Gainer: Calories 593, Protein 53g
BSN True-Mass: Calories 656, Protein 48g
Universal Real Gains: Calories 598, Protein 51g
CytoSport Cyto Gainer: Calories 628, Protein 57g<---WINNER!

cyto is the winner not in just terms of calories density & protein quantity

alone but also in terms of having the lowest sugar profile

[Ironfreak220]

I think Cyto-Gainer is by far one of the best weight gainers I have ever taken. Plus the fact that it has Complex carbs instead of simple carbs is much better than any other weight gainer.

[Power_Lifter88]

Real Gains...best weight gainer i have ever tried.

[bshow18]

my opinion is Revolt because it increases lean mass and strength oo and it has no estrogen....so no side effects

[bshow18]

I've been using BSN True Mass, and as everyone has been saying, it mixes great, tastes great, and is one of the best weight gainers I've used. :D

^^ that stuffs good too

[4themostHIGH]

Has anyone tired this? How many servings are there per container?

[JohnDoeBiotech]

Weak, the best one ive seen out on the market is Muscle Juice. One serving= 1200 calories, 70g protein. That is with 2% milk.

[bjk75]

What I used on a regular basis when I was trying to gain weight was MHP's Up Your Mass. The taste was great (Fudge Brownie) and I only took it with water. It was a little difficult to mix though as it got a little clumpy if you added the powder or water first, so i had to add half the water, then the powder, and then the rest of the water and then shake it up.

Calories: 510
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 435mg
Total Carbohydrates: 58g
Dietary fiber: 10.5g
Sugars: 1.5g
Protein: 46g


$33.00 for 5lbs. I could usually get an easy 20+ shakes out of it. I may try the Cytogainer as I am back in a gaining phase.

[esquire415]

Weak, the best one ive seen out on the market is Muscle Juice. One serving= 1200 calories, 70g protein. That is with 2% milk.

Muscle Juice is lame. You need 250g just to get 1021 Calories. At 152g, that's 620 calories of which comes a lot from sugar....60g from empty calories! Yikes!

Serving Size: 4 Scoops (250g)
Servings Per Container: 19

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 1021
-Calories from Fat 153
Total Fat 17g
-Saturated Fat 17g
Total Carbs 162g
-Sugars 60g
Protein 55g

[snooshi]

I havn't tried a weight gainer before. Only problem I'm seeing is the small amount of servings they offer. Are they cost effective?

[NO HYPE]

Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Gainer Double Chocolate. Try it you'll see why!


Good post. I agree.

23 bucks for a 5lbs tub.

[RenegadeRows]

The best I've encountered:

Real GAINS
CytoGainer

Expensive, but still good:

True Mass

[jmagnum]

Another vote for Real Gains. It's a great product. I have packed quite a few pounds of lean, quality muscle from just two 6lb tubs. I totally recommend it for people who have a hard time gaining weight.

[Steve222]

Dead babies....lots of protein and carbs. Eat 1 or 2 post-workout and youll gain like crazy.



Sike.... I just tried out Real Gains and enjoyed it alot. Cytogainer's in the mail....

[Steve0178]

I really like ON pro complex gainer

[Groper305]

A clean bulk that i've had alot of success with has consisted of Pasteurized liquid egg whires, Whey isolate and Hydrolized cassein protein, 5 g pure creatine monohydrate, 7g leucine, honey, unsweetened coconut water without the pulp (can of Goya), cinnammon, oats, water.

I make this all from scratch but the trouble is well worth it since sucrose from most premixed name brand weight gainers make me bloat.

[NO HYPE]

I really like ON pro complex gainer


No doubt.

[EMISGOD]

What's the best flavor of Cyto Gainer?

[Groper305]

"Dulce de leche" without a doubt!!!!

[Superduty2k5]

I've been on Cyto Gainer ever since I started lifting, and while it put on 30 lbs in a year, I have plateaued at 195 and can't seem to put on any more pounds, and it has been 6 months! Any suggestions?

have you tried switching your workout plan? I have plateaued before, but put your body into shock and switch your workout plan. There are some intense workout plans that might help you on this website.

[Superduty2k5]

A clean bulk that i've had alot of success with has consisted of Pasteurized liquid egg whires, Whey isolate and Hydrolized cassein protein, 5 g pure creatine monohydrate, 7g leucine, honey, unsweetened coconut water without the pulp (can of Goya), cinnammon, oats, water.

I make this all from scratch but the trouble is well worth it since sucrose from most premixed name brand weight gainers make me bloat.

Hey Groper305, can you tell me why you drink unsweetened coconut water. I'm just curious. I haven't seen the label of a Goya can, but maybe you can share.

[*Zeus*]

I'm a little skeptical when it comes to weight gainers. I figure that all you need is a regular protein supplement along with an increase in diet and a change in workout program. However, I bought Cytosport's Cyto gainer and wow! I went from 145lbs to 175 in three months! I was suprised with my results. I figured that it was because I had slimmed down for swim season and it was easy to gain the pounds back, but a 30lb increase was far more than expected. Try Cyto Gainer.

[JayQ]

The best weight gainer I have ever used is Russian Bear 5000. It's what I got the best gains with and is relatively cheap compared to others. Here's its stats:
Calories: 2600, Protein: 184gm, Carbohydrate: 391gm, Medium Chain Triglycerides: 46gm, Fat: 0gm, Beta Carotene: 2300IU, Vitamin D: 460IU, Vitamin C: 138mg, Natural Vitamin E: 69IU, Vitamin B1: 4mg, Vitamin B2: 5mg, Vitamin B6: 5mg, Vitamin B12: 14mcg, Niacin: 46mg, Pantothenic Acid: 23mg, Folic Acid: 920mg, Biotin: 690mg, Paba: 23mg, Choline: 460mg, Inositol: 460mg, Calcium: 1150mg, Magnesium: 460mg, Phosphorus: 805mg, Iodine: 35mg, Potassium: 1265mg, Zinc: 17mg, Copper: 5mg, Chromium: 200mcg

[esquire415]

The best weight gainer I have ever used is Russian Bear 5000. It's what I got the best gains with and is relatively cheap compared to others. Here's its stats:
Calories: 2600, Protein: 184gm, Carbohydrate: 391gm, Medium Chain Triglycerides: 46gm, Fat: 0gm, Beta Carotene: 2300IU, Vitamin D: 460IU, Vitamin C: 138mg, Natural Vitamin E: 69IU, Vitamin B1: 4mg, Vitamin B2: 5mg, Vitamin B6: 5mg, Vitamin B12: 14mcg, Niacin: 46mg, Pantothenic Acid: 23mg, Folic Acid: 920mg, Biotin: 690mg, Paba: 23mg, Choline: 460mg, Inositol: 460mg, Calcium: 1150mg, Magnesium: 460mg, Phosphorus: 805mg, Iodine: 35mg, Potassium: 1265mg, Zinc: 17mg, Copper: 5mg, Chromium: 200mcg

You've got to be kidding me. You didn't mention that you have to take one gallon of milk with 4-5 scoops in order to achieve those numbers. And we don't know how many grams are there in those 4 or 5 scoops. Some people got diarrhea for taking that much dosage as you can see here:

http://www.nic************/russian-bear-5000-powder-80353.htm

[Hazman]

for the cyto gainer do you have to take the actual serving amount? or can you adjust it to your own figures, because i swear ive read that 55g of protein or more doesnt get fully digested? :S

[AaronX]

Real Gains definitely! Taste like ice-cream! Time for me to get a serving of that now! Ciao

[Universal Rep]

Real Gains definitely! Taste like ice-cream! Time for me to get a serving of that now! Ciao

Thanks bro for the praise... Still got some Real Gains samples lying around... PM if interested. Later.

[GuyLondon]

Best for me is BSN True-Mass (Strawberry flavour is nice)

[RenegadeRows]

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[FiTTedOuBLeXL]

My favorite weight gainer would have to be SIZE UP by MetRx. It is fairly new and i am on my third tub. I have recently competed for my first time this past july at 195 lbs. I started taking this weight gainer soon after. I have gained about twenty pounds of strictly lean muscle due to cardio and taking fat burners with a clean diet. My strenght is through the roof... About six months ago i was weighing 240 lbs. I am about 215 right now and i am stronger than i was at 240. Therefore this is by far my favorite weight gainer. SIZE UP

[JohnDoeBiotech]

Another vote for Real Gains. It's a great product. I have packed quite a few pounds of lean, quality muscle from just two 6lb tubs. I totally recommend it for people who have a hard time gaining weight.

Hey before you started taking this what was your daily calorie intake, and what is it now?

[alphaqforever24]

the people that take cytogainer do u guys take it the 3 time a day 4 scoops??? thats what it says on the directions on the label. thats kinda allot dont u guys think??? if u do take it 3 times a day a 6 lb tub will last u 6 days thats almost 5 tubs a month. thats crazy.

[Patrok]

the people that take cytogainer do u guys take it the 3 time a day 4 scoops??? thats what it says on the directions on the label. thats kinda allot dont u guys think??? if u do take it 3 times a day a 6 lb tub will last u 6 days thats almost 5 tubs a month. thats crazy.

1 take 4scoop one time a day, 3 time a day is overkill imho

[ZombieGore]

im also takin 4 scoops once a day

[lgolden2005]

CytoGainer is excellent, low fat, high carb, high protein and low sugar

[lifterohio]

Tried muscle milk: didn't work
tried cyto gainer: didn't work
tried muscle juice: didn't work

mixed all 3 up in a big tub- BEST WEIGHT GAINER ON EARTH!

The muscle milk took too long to digest but is diluted with the other two so it acts as a short medium and long term provider of protein and carbs, muscle juice didnt dissolve all that well, but it had good vitamins and good source of cals from a varity of different sources(egg, milk, soy, maltodextrin, fructose, medium chain triglycerides), And cyto gainer has the whey hydrolysate and more and varied sugar sources(5 different forms of sugar, sweet!), plus of the 3 it mixes the best.

overall, all 3 products could use more whey hydrolysate and simple dextrose, leaving the mix a bit lacking, but non-the-less, it still works great for me!

[jforse2801]

I love ProLab N-Large 2. Its nice for lactose intolerant people such as myself. I take 4 scoops twice a day. Extra 1200 calories, Carbs 170, Protein 104

NICE

[Macrobolic]

I like MHP's Up Your Mass. Good ratio of carbs, protein, and good fats. It mixes well and tastes really good. Another one that i liked was MuscleMeals by MuscleLink.

[NYBuilder74]

Cytogainer for sure.

It tastes great and I gained 20 pounds while using it in two months.

Only cons I come across with the product is the price and the fact that a 6 lb. container only lasts about 2 weeks.

[redskinsfanatic]

Does anyone know a weight gainer that isn't so expensive?

[ziki]

I've been using Muscle Juice 2544 and I have to agree it is a b*tch to drink because it doesn't break up without the use of a blender. Adding a banana and some natty pb to the mix makes the taste better though. Can't wait to finish this up and get a different product.

[formerlibero]

MHP Up Your Mass Cookies and Cream or Cinnabun is by far the best tasting and filling weight gainer i've used.

[NEDM]

I've been using Cyto since I started my gain period (two weeks ago) and so far I've gained two pounds, a decent number. I tried the GNC Mass XXX but after a week of it I couldn't stomach it anymore; too sweet and too thick to take twice a day.

Cyto Gainer mixes a whole lot better and is definately one of the better tasting. I'd recommend it for any serious gainers, though my opinion would weigh a whole lot more if I did, haha.

[Mr. Aries]

mass meal by ergopharm

[S-Man23]

for the cyto gainer do you have to take the actual serving amount? or can you adjust it to your own figures, because i swear ive read that 55g of protein or more doesnt get fully digested? :S


Cytogainer and Muscle Milk have been the only two protein powders i've used consistently because of the low or no lactose content. Muscle milk taste great and is good for leaning out. Cytogainer was the first one i tried, and it helped me go from 145 lbs. to 160 lbs. in about 3 months. I was not taking it as directed. I would only take 3 scoops after workout, and 3 scoops the morning following my workout. I did'nt want 52 grams of protein at once, i've read that a lot of protien at one sitting can wreak havoc on your liver.
Heres a shake that i like to make after my workout: 4 scoops cytogainer, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 8 oz. lactaid lactose free milk, 1 tbsp. honey, 4 frozen strawberries, 1 bananna, 1/2 cup of ice, blend till smooth.
I like it too because its cheap.

[ectofreak]

whey pro*, ground oats, dextrose and milk


*your personal favorite brand but stay away from fruity flavors cause of taste

[357mag]

MRI-Up Your MASS

MHP Up Your Mass Cookies and Cream or Cinnabun is by far the best tasting and filling weight gainer i've used.
And its low glycemic carbs ;)
anyways......

The advanced MacrobolicT Nutrition profile in Up Your Mass provides the precise 45/35/20 ratio of macro nutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat) your body needs to create tremendous gains in muscle size and strength. without added fat ! Whether you're a pro athlete who needs to pack on mass for an upcoming event, or a teenage hardgainer who has difficulty gaining weight, Up Your Mass can help you blast through previously unconquerable with traditional weight gainers. MHP's "Every Calorie Counts" credo is being proven by the many pro athletes who use Up Your Mass daily, including WWE Superstar/Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle, and America's Three Strongest Men - Steve Kirit, Phil Pfister, and Mark Philippi.

Glycemix LGIT - Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy and are of vital importance to exercise performance. However, high glycemic carbs like sugars (Dextrose, Sucrose) can have a negative impact on performance and body composition. Glycemix LGI is a unique agglomerate of low glycemic carbohydrates (barley, oats and oat fiber), that provides sustained energy, improved glycogen replenishment and stable blood sugar levels.

ProbolicT - This dynamic sustained release protein matrix (Supro soy protein isolate, whey concentrate, casein) provides a quick, medium and slow release of amino acids for both fast and long term nitrogen retention. The Probolic protein matrix supplies large amounts of Arginine, Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) and OVER 5 GRAMS of GLUTAMINE per serving critical for muscle building and recovery.

Lipid Complex - Essential Fatty Acids are extremely important nutrients for health and performance. In fact, the right sources of fats may help improve hormone functions and provide energy. EFA's slow down the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins, helping to stabilize insulin release and improve nitrogen retention. Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT's) provide a good source of energy and help preserve muscle glycogen. The Up Your MASS multi-functional Lipid Complex also contains CLA, which has been shown to increase lean mass.


46g High Quality Sustained Release Protein
Loaded with Glutamine & Branch Chain Amino Acids
Low Glycemic Carbs
Outrageous Taste

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mhp/mass.html
Order it here ;)

[Gymrat_29]

I don't like any of them. My smoothy bar at gold's had a drink which has 3000 cals 80g protein and only 7g fat. It only cost $6.50 per and tastes great. Can't see the point in giving some company $7-$8 per serving for half the cals and protein and a fourth of the taste. Now if anyone knows of a weight gainer with these type stats let me know. Otherwise I'm going to start making my own.

[ectofreak]

I don't like any of them. My smoothy bar at gold's had a drink which has 3000 cals 80g protein and only 7g fat. It only cost $6.50 per and tastes great. Can't see the point in giving some company $7-$8 per serving for half the cals and protein and a fourth of the taste. Now if anyone knows of a weight gainer with these type stats let me know. Otherwise I'm going to start making my own.

I'm guessing you meant 300 cals. Which is hardly worthy of being considered a weight gainer. Two scoops of your avg whey powder is gonna give you 230 cals and will only cost you 50 cents!

At 3000 cals... given your other macros, that would be 654g of carbs and lets be honest here, thats just not possible in ONE shake. If it is, there is so much sugar in that thing it cant possibly be considered healthy.

[Gymrat_29]

Sorry 2000 cals with 405g in carbs. Mostly fruit carbs whicj is a must after a high intensity workout. Need to replenish glycogen so protein isn't used for energy. But I'm sure you know that

[R_N_S]

holy insulin^^^

perfect waste of $6.50 in my opinion. Yes carbs are important after lifting, but replenishing glycogen is a 24 hour process, 405g of carbs at once is rediculous

[2_eclipsed]

i have noticed my best results with true mass. i have also tried n-large and iso bolics. imo true mass taste the best and is less filling, which is good for me because i can't eat a lot. when i took the others i would have to wait so long b4 i would feel hungry enough to eat something.

[ironstrife]

massmeal choco fudge... best tasting powder in the world!..

[ectofreak]

holy insulin^^^

perfect waste of $6.50 in my opinion. Yes carbs are important after lifting, but replenishing glycogen is a 24 hour process, 405g of carbs at once is rediculous

405g of carbs?! even thats redic... thats LITERALLY a gallon of orange juice. how can you possibly consume that after a workout without it spilling over into the next meal.

[S-Man23]

All i got to say is, i pity your organs (pancreas, liver, kidneys). That many calories, carbs and for the love of god, 80g of protein? wtf? half of that probably gets flushed out anyway, if your intestines aren't storing it creating a cancerous impactment. yikes!

[Gymrat_29]

Maybe I'll pass on the shake!!! DOn't need my intestines exploding!!!!

[vegHead]

holy insulin^^^

Yeah thats pretty absurd

[212121]

so what do we look for in a gainer? carbohydrates right? they are the main source of energy. sorry i don't know what calories mean, are they energy or bad?

i know that most gainers suck because they use sugar as their main source of energy, that's something REALLY bad and will only make you fat.

i found this gainer by reflex nutrition, what do you think?

http://www.reflex-nutrition.com/sports_nutrition/muscle__size/document_5_2.php

While other companies still use maltodextrin as the main source of carbohydrate for their weight gain formulas, Reflex Nutrition have taken the initiative and brought you a unique alternative.

Organic Source of Carbohydrate

Instant Mass is the first high quailty weight gainer to contain an exclusive blend of organic barley and oats. This organic source of carbohydrate provides a low glycemic source of energy along with naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre.

52 Grams of Whey Protein and Micellar Casein.


Organic
Organic agriculture is a safe, sustainable farming system, producing healthy crops and livestock without damage to the environment.

It avoids the use of artificial chemical fertilisers and pesticides on the land, relying instead on developing a healthy, fertile soil and growing a mixture of crops. In this way, the farm remains biologically balanced, with a wide variety of beneficial insects and other wildlife to act as natural predators for crop pests and a soil full of micro-organisms and earthworms to maintain its vitality.

Organic is a term defined by law and all organic food production and processing is governed by a strict set of rules.


i hope it works

[snoopy2046]

I like cytogainer. It's my favorite. The chocolate malt and rocky road taste excellent too. :)
N Large II's Whey Protein Concentrate gives me diarrhea. :(

[357mag]

so what do we look for in a gainer? carbohydrates right? they are the main source of energy. sorry i don't know what calories mean, are they energy or bad?

i know that most gainers suck because they use sugar as their main source of energy, that's something REALLY bad and will only make you fat.

i found this gainer by reflex nutrition, what do you think?

http://www.reflex-nutrition.com/sports_nutrition/muscle__size/document_5_2.php

While other companies still use maltodextrin as the main source of carbohydrate for their weight gain formulas, Reflex Nutrition have taken the initiative and brought you a unique alternative.

Organic Source of Carbohydrate

Instant Mass is the first high quailty weight gainer to contain an exclusive blend of organic barley and oats. This organic source of carbohydrate provides a low glycemic source of energy along with naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre.

52 Grams of Whey Protein and Micellar Casein.


Organic
Organic agriculture is a safe, sustainable farming system, producing healthy crops and livestock without damage to the environment.

It avoids the use of artificial chemical fertilisers and pesticides on the land, relying instead on developing a healthy, fertile soil and growing a mixture of crops. In this way, the farm remains biologically balanced, with a wide variety of beneficial insects and other wildlife to act as natural predators for crop pests and a soil full of micro-organisms and earthworms to maintain its vitality.

Organic is a term defined by law and all organic food production and processing is governed by a strict set of rules.


i hope it works
I like the fact that its organic, but its kinda ironic that it has nutrasweet in it, not that they have been proven bad or anyhting, but they arnt natural, and usually organic stuff is natural everything, no GMO(genetically modified etc...) just kinda ironic ;)

[Monday]

NOW CARBO GAIN ........ 100% complex carbs easily digestable. 2 scoops in the protein shake after a work out, a little extra sweet taste if any. GREAT stuff.

also best part......7pounds $13

buy it

[R_N_S]

it's maltodextrin, really shouldnt be considered complex in terms of GI

[Monday]

it's maltodextrin, really shouldnt be considered complex in terms of GI

well were talking aobut weight gainers here, i just looked up the universal one and first ingrediant is maltodextrin and then protein.

i take half a cup of carbo gain and 2 scoops of protein after every work out. been going good so far, started swole v3 up 4 days ago.....up 2 lbs.

[R_N_S]

ya and im sure that 2 lbs is muscle :rolleyes:

All I said was it's maltodextrin; don't be fooled into thinking 300 calories of carbo gain is the same as 300 calories of oats

[Monday]

ya and im sure that 2 lbs is muscle :rolleyes:

All I said was it's maltodextrin; don't be fooled into thinking 300 calories of carbo gain is the same as 300 calories of oats

im not trying to disagree with that in any way, im just stating for the purpose of the thread the main ingredients of one of the weight gainers discussed is basically what i take for a cheaper price.

real food > all

2lbs to me is 2 more lbs of enthusiasm to go out there and work that much harder to reach my goals.

have a good night guys

[Universal Rep]

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[jimmytftw35]

Real gains is the best .IMO

[Caucasian Urkel]

As an ecto, I've been using weight gainers every day for the last 3 years along with a solid diet.

Cytogainer is my personal favorite; low fat and most importantly LOW SUGAR. Only drawback is its expensive.

Prolab N Large 2 is reasonably priced and easy to find. A litte high on sugar but still acceptable.

Still, I'd much rather just mix oats, whey, milk and olive oil. High in fiber (oats), healthy fats, very, very low in sugar and extremely cheap.

[boyscouT]

Mass Meal... Real Gains...

[TinyMan]

All the URL's I list lead to my review of the product.

My favorite:

Cytosport, Cytogainer (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=860047)

This is my favorite for the reasons of a solid profile (typical of a weight gainer), good flavoring, and a good price. Additionally, it does not have the tendency to make me feel full, which I have experienced some with other gainers.

I also recommend...
Universal Nutrition, Real Gains (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=858829)

Real Gains has maybe a slight advantage profile-wise over Cytogainer, however their flavoring doesn't really keep up with Cytosport's! I would rank this number 2 overall

Optimum Nutrition, Pro Complex Gainer (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=858757)

Very smooth texture, this stuff is decent. The biggest drawback to this product is the price. I cannot recommend it, as I just don't find it cost-efficient. Find a good price for it, and it's pretty good!

MRM, Massive Muscle Gainer (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=906476)

This one is pretty good, and comes quite cheap for the amount you get. The drawback? It really fills me up the most out of all the gainers I've tried so far. This can be a problem, as it can give the tendency to want to cut out food after drinking it.

[esquire415]

I like the fact that its organic, but its kinda ironic that it has nutrasweet in it, not that they have been proven bad or anyhting, but they arnt natural, and usually organic stuff is natural everything, no GMO(genetically modified etc...) just kinda ironic ;)

I like the organic part myself plus it has a good amount of proteins although at the expense of low amounts of carbs (therefore lower calorie content compared to CytoGainer). I hate artificial sweeteners so I would think this is a little bitter or the sweetness will taste weird or leave a nasty aftertaste. Although this can be disguised by quality flavoring, ON's Pro Complex with Splenda tasted sickeningly sweet. Reflex has artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acelsulfame k) and 'flavourings' of which we don't know if that is aritificial or natural. Natural sweeteners include erythritol, xylitol, pure maple syrup, molasses, stevia, agave nectar, Rapadura (dehydrated cane sugar juice), Sucraisin (white grape juice), rice syrup, barley malt, date sugar, and raw unfiltered honey.

I have tried stevia (the higher the stevioside and rebaudioside content, the sweeter it is). However, it has a bitter and liquorice-like after-taste, especially at high concentration. I bought 10 packets from Vitacost to try it but i'm not sure if I can ever get used to the taste. I read that the more rebaudioside in stevia, the less bitter aftertaste. I probably got a bad brand.

[philhow1]

I've tried almost every weight gainer mentioned in this thread.
-The most inexpensive and works best, is homemade. Whey protein, NBP, steel cut oats, banana, maple syrup or honey, 1% milk.
Approximately 600-800 calories and apprx 50 grams protein. 3 times a day.

[Monday]

I've tried almost every weight gainer mentioned in this thread.
-The most inexpensive and works best, is homemade. Whey protein, NBP, steel cut oats, banana, maple syrup or honey, 1% milk.
Approximately 600-800 calories and apprx 50 grams protein. 3 times a day.

3 times a day? i usually dont even drink 3 protein shakes a day....

[R_N_S]

3 times a day? i usually dont even drink 3 protein shakes a day....


and that's why we're all different; when I'm taking in 6000 calories a day I'm not gonna drink 1 shake and eat 5000 calories of food

[dao trao]

muscle milk ?

[Lifting_Taurus]

I like the TrueMass from BSN...
Smooth Taste, no bloating.. and I don't get the gas I get with other protein powders... It's a little pricey.. but right now that's not a major issue...

[joeramos24]

the worst tasting is atlas superweight gain 1500.
the strawberry flavour pure nasty.
the best ive tasted prolab nlarge 2 and usn pure protein, it mixes easy with water and tastes really good

[Joey Cage]

FOOD!!! and lots of it! MEAT AND RICE, every 2.5 hours. If your trying to add mass, eat 7-8 meals a day, 2 of them protein shakes, A good one I used that taste great and VERY Nutritious, is

50.gr of Whey Protien (Gold Standard, it has all the esentiall stuff BCAA,)
1 serv. of peanut Butter
1 Banana...( or strawberrys)
2 ice cubes
1 serv. Omega 3 Fatty Acids

try it out, the main thing is WHOLE food will help you gain mass, not weight gainers. EAt and EAT alot!, Lift HEavy!

[esquire415]

True but not everyone can eat 6-8 meals a day. The convenience of an MRP or protein shake in between meals and before bedtime is tops, especially if you work the rat race. You also don't feel full when it's time for the real meal and therefore will be able to eat more.

[mx6import]

What about Optimum Serious Mass? Has any one used this? Any comments on it? I don't even see it mentioned in any of these posts.

[Noxious]

Ive been taking some kind of protein..its designers protein vanilla..

i put like 8oz of low fat milk,bannana,and 5 frozen strawberries and blend in it..its like 32 grams protein in 1 drink..dont know what it would be with the bannana i dont think strawberrie has anything good in it for you..i mean its not bad for you..but im buying a weight gainer from a friend today..its like 58grams protein,1000calories,100 carbs or something in that area

[212121]

1- not everyone can i eat so much! i just can't...i get full and if i try to eat more i will get sick for the rest of the day. I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO EAT MORE!!! tried everything...

2- good gainers are the ones without suggar, right? like that one from reflex nutrition i said, i have to try it!

[TJ2000]

I've heard good things about
Muscle juice (it is good stuff)
True mass by bsn
and cyto gainer, but cyto gainer wasn't that good imo. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't as rich as I like em like muscle juice, that stuff is rich and packs on a few extra lbs, which I didn't get from cyto gainer. If anything, cyto gainer may have caused me to loose a few lbs :( from what I remember

[dan-e]

has anyone tried mass tech i know its pricy but does it work?

[ZombieGore]

[QUOTE=212121]1- not everyone can i eat so much! i just can't...i get full and if i try to eat more i will get sick for the rest of the day. I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO EAT MORE!!! tried everything...

2- good gainers are the ones without suggar, right? like that one from reflex nutrition i said, i have to try it![/QUO TE]

look into controlled labs black hole, ive heard it works great..im gonna order some soon

[212121]

black hole did absolutely nothing!!! and i was taking it right.

[snatohessnaths]

[QUOTE=212121]1- not everyone can i eat so much! i just can't...i get full and if i try to eat more i will get sick for the rest of the day. I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO EAT MORE!!! tried everything...

2- good gainers are the ones without suggar, right? like that one from reflex nutrition i said, i have to try it![/QUO TE]

look into controlled labs black hole, ive heard it works great..im gonna order some soon
maybe you can adjust to eating more..... I think it takes about 3 weeks. Anybody know?

[severesoldier]

Optimum Pro Complex Gainer is better than anything I have ever tried. Better than NLarge 2, everything I think.

[Arniceous]

IDS Smart Gainer®

Facts

Price: $39.99
Servings: 28
Serving size: Two scoops
Calories: 656
Net Weight: 10lbs
Sodium 364mg
Fat 11g
Sugar 7g
Protein 51g
Carboydrates 88g
Cholesterol 160mg

Specialties:
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid 100mg
Creatine Malate 3g
Calcium 490g
Iron 3mg

Amino Profile:
Alanine 2.68g, Arginine 1.10g, Aspartice Acid 6.10g, Glutamic Acid 4.3g, Glycine 2.31g, Isoleucine 4.12g, Leucine 6.12g, Lysine 4.48g, Phenylalanine 1.58g, Proline 3.82g, Serine 4.10g, Threonine 3.81g, Tyrosine 1.94g, Valine 2.16g

NOW GO TAKE A SHOWER BOY!

[lickmybigboy]

Mammouth 2500 Weight Gain from Interactive Nutrition
Luv it!

[SDis623]

Cytogainer And Muscle Milk Ive Been Taking Everyday. Whoa Talk About Gains And Taste Is Perfect!

[jtrincon]

Cytogainer is amazing has a great taste and i bought the vanilla shake flavor. I take it with 2 cups of skim milk and only put 2 scoops so i dont waste it all so fast but i love it....

[garn]

I would have to say Real Gains..

Chocolate Real Gains + oats = amazing..

Excellent results for me, 7+ lbs in 4-5 weeks, amazing for me.. I have been stuck at 144 for over a year, now in 4-5 weeks I hit 152..

[SUPERALEX]

Lean Gainer of the Interactive

[alphats]

ultimate nutrition is pretty good

[parkerbro1]

CytoGainer Rockyroad is probably the best for multiple reasons. 1) The taste can't be beat. 2) The sugar content is nice and low. Add to that the fiber content and you have something that most other weight gainers don't have. 3) the protein to carb ratio isn't out of control. 4) The protein is whey, which is an excellent breakfast and post workout protein to get in your system fast.

[PROTEIN245]

The best is cytogainer.. with 20 or 30 grams of extra complexed carbs

[Universal Rep]

I would have to say Real Gains..

Chocolate Real Gains + oats = amazing..

Excellent results for me, 7+ lbs in 4-5 weeks, amazing for me.. I have been stuck at 144 for over a year, now in 4-5 weeks I hit 152..

Thanks for the feedback G.

For anyone interested in free samples--all three of our Real Gains flavors, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry:

http://universalnutrition.com/sample/form.cfm

[yazzy1012]

I would say that this is the best weight gaining product, but do not take this alone i would add a creatine before a workout.

[Kaos15]

what does everyone think of the GNC brand Mass XXX ? Anyone try it ?

[NEDM]

what does everyone think of the GNC brand Mass XXX ? Anyone try it ?

Yeah I tried it for a few weeks; it was too sweet and too thick to take twice a day. That's when I switched to Cyto Gainer.

It isn't all that bad if you're desperate for some protein but for an extended bulking period I say go with Cyto. Better taste, it's smoother.

[dark_man812]

IDS Smart Gainer®

Facts

Price: $39.99
Servings: 28
Serving size: Two scoops
Calories: 656
Net Weight: 10lbs
Sodium 364mg
Fat 11g
Sugar 7g
Protein 51g
Carboydrates 88g
Cholesterol 160mg

Specialties:
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid 100mg
Creatine Malate 3g
Calcium 490g
Iron 3mg

Amino Profile:
Alanine 2.68g, Arginine 1.10g, Aspartice Acid 6.10g, Glutamic Acid 4.3g, Glycine 2.31g, Isoleucine 4.12g, Leucine 6.12g, Lysine 4.48g, Phenylalanine 1.58g, Proline 3.82g, Serine 4.10g, Threonine 3.81g, Tyrosine 1.94g, Valine 2.16g

NOW GO TAKE A SHOWER BOY!

Gotta agree with you on that. The Strawberry Banana is awesome!

[Freeman4]

CytoGainer is awesome! Whatever you do, do NOT buy GNC XXX, even if it is on sale - even if they are giving it away for free! It is inedible. Seriously, it tastes HORRIBLE.

CytoGainer, on the other hand, is so good.

[monsterSIZE]

ON's serious mass does not mix well. It says put two scoops into blender but I use a shaker with one scoop and it takes over a minute to even mix it enough to be edible. Other than that it has alot of protein and carbs in it.

[esquire415]

Ok...so I got my tub of CytoGainer Strawberries n Cream today. I like strawberry so I got that flavor. Unfortunately it leaves me a weird aftertaste like a flowery kind of flavor. Anyone else experience that? Do you guys drink it with milk or with just water? I wish I got a sample first. I got sample of Real Gains and those tasted better (all flavors with no weird aftertaste) although quality-wise it is only 2nd to CytoGainer. I also wish both mix as good as ON's 100% Whey.

Someone mentioned that you can mix your creatine with your weight gainer...is this true? Or do you guys prefer taking them separately?

[collegemuscle42]

Universal Nutrition's Real Gains.

It has been one of the best weight gainers i have taken. relatively cheap and tastes great.

[Danzavier]

any other people try cytogainer? i was thinking about tryin it.

[kerplunk]

I am stuck between Real Gains and Cytogainer...i have no idea what to get...i really need to get that extra 15 pounds by february and have been eating like a dog and i have no time for the extra food in between classes because new school rule no food or drinks allowed outside of cafe. So like after school i woul dneed one of these...which of these should i get?

[extremenergy3]

I'm on cytogainer now. Had it for a couple weeks. Almost done with it. Gained 4 pounds so far. I recommend it over real gains because you get 3g of creatine mono and 2 g of glutamine in it too. But I must say, if you have a small stomach, you'll get bloated. The flavor really kicks in cytogainer.

[matute97]

I think cytogainer is ok, If you could just go with muscle milk as your gainer.

[CityRoamer]

About to buy an order of CytoGainer... Have been off the gainers for awhile but am ready to get back into the game. I just tried Muscle Milk (made by CytoSport) and it truly does taste amazing (choc. shake flavor). Nutrition stats are also pretty good, low sugar, controlled carbs...

Unfortunately the facts are true about GNC products... They just can't get it right when it comes to their protein supps. The taste and texture needs to be improved. Explains why the price is so low.

[JJ29]

Hey guys, i'm a total n00b on these boards! I only just started working out again after 5 years, so my body is incredibly weak and flat. My buddy who is a pro trainer has decided to start training me and we both got onto BSN Truemass and NO-Xplode 2 weeks ago. I started at a measley 138lbs , after 2 weeks i've already gone up to 145lbs. I'm seeing quite a difference in my body shape too. I'm doing three scoops in the mornings and 3 at night and one after training. So so far so good. I'm taking the Vanilla flavoured Truemass and it tastes awesome! It also blends in with water after only a few hard shakes with no clumping at all. I'll let you guys know how i'm doing after a month!

[Bazda]

I love Prolab's N-Large II. It's by far the best protein anything, i've ever tasted, yes better than muscle milk. It carries about 600calories, 52g of protein, (more with milk) and only about 25g or sugar. Plus it has a very short ingredient list, with maltodextrin, so there is no artificial sweetners, which makes it easier on digestion. It works best for me, even with digestive problems i put on about 15 pounds in like 2.5 months.

I'm now experimenting mixing half a serving of N-Large with a full serving of Muscle Milk. I like what I'm seeing.

[kenshir0]

405g of carbs?! even thats redic... thats LITERALLY a gallon of orange juice. how can you possibly consume that after a workout without it spilling over into the next meal.
Yeah... how can you possibly consume that after a workout without it spilling OUT ONTO THE FLOOR, would be my question :D

Well... as for me I like Cytogainer for the price... True-Mass is about on par with that but it's more expensive. Why? I dunno. The packaging is pretty?

[exan]

I want more of a natural product that does not contain artificial sweeteners, I just saw Sportpharma's weight gainer and the stuff on it is quite impressive! Better than N Large 2, coz it does not only have whey concentrate on it , but with isolates and hydrosylates too.I know not as great as Cyto, Tru-mass or Real gains, but those contains too much artificial sweeteners> So I think I'll opt to try Sportpharma's gainer powder. Check it out guys!

[jabaha]

CytoGainer is awesome! Whatever you do, do NOT buy GNC XXX, even if it is on sale - even if they are giving it away for free! It is inedible. Seriously, it tastes HORRIBLE.

CytoGainer, on the other hand, is so good.

Dont buy anything from GNC period. They overprice all there brand products and other companies' products, too. You only go to GNC if you liked getting ripped off.

[bobmirko]

Do you think its better to get a high protein quality isolate like in the N-Large 2 or a sustain release like in the dymatise mega gainer???

Also, someone tried the dymatise mega gainer???
Thanks!

[Davese]

I just ordered Cyto-Gainer and I also take ON 100% whey. Should I take both? mix? or what?

Thanks

[jsquire]

I would have to give my credit to Allmax Quickmass! Chocolate! Tastes great and I have gained substainal weight on this mass cylce using Quickmass. Universal real gains is soild as well!

[kerplunk]

I want more of a natural product that does not contain artificial sweeteners, I just saw Sportpharma's weight gainer and the stuff on it is quite impressive! Better than N Large 2, coz it does not only have whey concentrate on it , but with isolates and hydrosylates too.I know not as great as Cyto, Tru-mass or Real gains, but those contains too much artificial sweeteners> So I think I'll opt to try Sportpharma's gainer powder. Check it out guys!

I used to use Sportpharma whey...I saw my best gains on that...when I run out of ON I think I am going back to that and maybe their isolate. The chocolate was great (stay away from vanilla). It mixes fairly easy as well.

[pfmeddle22]

I am an ectomorph, 6'2, 200 who struggles to put on mass but I generally stay cut. i've been using cytogainer and ON goldwhey for about a month and have put on 5 lbs muscle. Will continue this regime as I am making huge strides in strength, am staying cut, and am gaining lean mass.

I typically take 2 scoops of ON whey mid-morning (about 50g's protein) and take a full serving of Cytogainer 4 scoops (54g's protein) after workout... and use ON again a few hours before bed. ON goldwhey is great before bed because it keeps the carbs to a minimum.

Does anybody else use a regime consisting of both a gainer and a traditional whey? would love to know

Cytogainer tastes absolutely great, rocky road is great. ON cookies' n cream doesn't taste good, bad aftertaste... i will have to try something more traditional like chocolate next time and hopefully not as bad. but hell i'll stomach anything as long as it is good fuel for the body.

[BiggJohn]

Watch for Goliath from Syntrax coming soon. Best protein products on the market today.

[Roger25x]

cytogainer is great imo, i really like the low fat content. Helps you put on the lean gains that everyone wants.

[esquire415]

I am an ectomorph, 6'2, 200 who struggles to put on mass but I generally stay cut. i've been using cytogainer and ON goldwhey for about a month and have put on 5 lbs muscle. Will continue this regime as I am making huge strides in strength, am staying cut, and am gaining lean mass.

I typically take 2 scoops of ON whey mid-morning (about 50g's protein) and take a full serving of Cytogainer 4 scoops (54g's protein) after workout... and use ON again a few hours before bed. ON goldwhey is great before bed because it keeps the carbs to a minimum.

Does anybody else use a regime consisting of both a gainer and a traditional whey? would love to know

Cytogainer tastes absolutely great, rocky road is great. ON cookies' n cream doesn't taste good, bad aftertaste... i will have to try something more traditional like chocolate next time and hopefully not as bad. but hell i'll stomach anything as long as it is good fuel for the body.

I first took ON 100% Whey (dbl chocolate is yummy) with my regimen which includes creatine. I took it (with soymilk) in between meals and before going to bed. I gained 10lbs after a few months. Then I didn't gain anymore after that so I switched to a gainer and decided to buy Cytogainer (strawberries n cream has a weird flowery aftertaste) after some research. I also take extra creatine in addition to the 3g already present in CytoGainer. I also supplement with a multi-vitamin, fish oil, and HMB. I gained an extra 3 lbs after a month. This while only taking 2 scoops of Cytogainer in between meals and before going to bed. I'm almost finished with my tub of CytoGainer and this time might switch to Real Gains since I got a sample of that from BB and it tasted awesome (like Designer Whey's which I think makes the best tasting chocolate flavored whey) plus lately CytoGainer has been sending me to more trips to the john for some reason.

I have a question, can one only take enough protein? Wouldn't it be excreted by your system if you've saturated yourself with it? My boss told be that it is bad for your liver to take too much of it plus I read that it may weaken your bone if you overdose for a long time. I also read that you can compensate from too much protein by drinking water. How much water you have to drink in equivalent to the amount of protein you are taking?

[kerplunk]

Is this a good weight gainer? http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bev/mass.html is it better than cytogainer

[xgatoradex]

everyones saying how awsome tasting cyto gainer is. what about the results? how much weight have yall gained??

[deong]

only thing ive tried is cyto gainer.....and i love it....the pounds are adding up quicker than ever now

CytoSports CytoGainer has worked well for me, i went from 165 to 180 in about 1 month with working out and keeping hydrated, using Cytogainer after every work out! Also who can go wrong with Cookies And Cream flavor!? It tastes great, works great and i love it!

[Danzavier]

Ok who here has tried more than one cytogainer flavor and which one was your fav... i am going to get some today so i need an opinion! thanks

[esquire415]

Ok who here has tried more than one cytogainer flavor and which one was your fav... i am going to get some today so i need an opinion! thanks

Well you've heard it from me and another user that Strawberries n Cream and Cookies n Cream both have a bad aftertaste. So avoid those. I think it's harder to replicate the taste of fruit flavors rather than chocolate or vanilla without causing a weird aftertaste. So my advice is to avoid fruit flavors just to be on the safe side. I have not tried CytoGainer's chocolate flavor, but all the chocolate flavors that I have tasted (ON 100% Whey, Real Gains, Designer Whey, Met-RX Whey) are good.

[indy455]

I am taking ON serious mass I went from 185-220 in 8 weeks. I take 2 shakes a day one after working out and one in the evening. I mix the vanilla with PB and milk and it tastes great. 1500 calories per serving.

[rickster38]

Did anyone try Isogainer before?

Serving Size: 3 Scoops (179g)
Servings Per Container: 13

Amount Per Serving:

Total Calories 691
Calories from fat 99
Total fat 11g 5%
Saturated fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 90mg 3%
Potassium 285mg 9%
Total carbohydrates 88g 29%
Dietary fiber 3g 6%
Sugars 12.5g
Protein 60g 120%
Calcium 390mg 39%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 30mg 8%

K-R-Alpha lipoic acid 75mg
Arginine ethyl ester 250mg
Glutamine peptides 2000mg

Workin Good for me so far and also has some of the good **** in ti also,
Triple Isolate Proteins, Carbs And EFA's!
IsoGainer provides 60 grams of a unique triple isolate protein profile per serving, consisting of CFM Whey Isolate, Milk Isolate, and Egg Isolate
In each each serving there are fats in the form of flaxseed oil, an essential fat, and MCTs, a higher performance fat that the body readily burns for energy. visit www.canadianmad************ to find out more. this site rocks with very useful information.

[alvin1]

Quick mass from Allmax nutrition is pretty good! I am using the chocolate flavor! 4 scop in water is the good and provide 1010 without stuffing you !

great product !

[Danzavier]

I just got Cytogainer Chocolate malt yesterday. two scoops in milk tastes bomb. i'll keep posted on results...im 181 right now trying to get to 200.

[tuffman]

Danzavier, Keep us posted on your results from the cytogainer and how many servings a day you took and how many pounds you put on. thanks

[esquire415]

I want more of a natural product that does not contain artificial sweeteners, I just saw Sportpharma's weight gainer and the stuff on it is quite impressive! Better than N Large 2, coz it does not only have whey concentrate on it , but with isolates and hydrosylates too.I know not as great as Cyto, Tru-mass or Real gains, but those contains too much artificial sweeteners> So I think I'll opt to try Sportpharma's gainer powder. Check it out guys!

I don't know if it qualifies as a weigh gainer but NSI has a great whey protein product called Natural Whey Protein Complex with Xylitol, Stevia & Aminogen

http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Natural-Whey-Protein-Complex-with-Xylitol-Stevia-Aminogen-Chocolate

[3ddds]

I am taking ON serious mass I went from 185-220 in 8 weeks. I take 2 shakes a day one after working out and one in the evening. I mix the vanilla with PB and milk and it tastes great. 1500 calories per serving.

How did you do that in 8weeks? Only 2 shakes. You are so lucky. With my metabolism, that would take 2 years. 160 after 11years sucks.

[psomers181]

When is the best time to take the mass gainer drinks? I take the N.O. Xplode about 1-2 hours before workout and on an empty stomach as it recommends. Is it best right after the workout? I'm so damn hungry from not eating before that I don't want my shake right away, I want something to eat. What do you guys suggest?

[Danzavier]

When is the best time to take the mass gainer drinks? I take the N.O. Xplode about 1-2 hours before workout and on an empty stomach as it recommends. Is it best right after the workout? I'm so damn hungry from not eating before that I don't want my shake right away, I want something to eat. What do you guys suggest?

As much as you may not like it. you really should drink your weight gainer shake/drink as soon as you are done working out or atleast within 45 mins after your workout. That is when the most protein is absorbed into your broken down muscles.

Right now i am drinking one when i get up for work in the morning, one at lunch, and one right after i finish working out. Sometimes i will drink one before i goto bed but i am trying to ration
my gainer so i usually only have 3 a day.

[Tucdaddy]

How about EAS Mass factor? Great taste, mixes easily in a shaker cup, and fairly cheap. (around $2 per serving, which is comparable to both cytogainer and TruMass). I've gained 10lbs the last month on it. Only complaint is mild bloating sometimes.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4 scoops (152g)
Servings Per Container: about 24
Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*
Total Calories 590
Calories From Fat 45
Total Fat 5 g 8%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 100 mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 84 g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 10%
Sugars 28 g
Protein 52 g 104%

[Danzavier]

been on cytogainer since the 4th of December and so far i have gained 4-5lbs. Thats from 2 scoops 3 times a day in 16 oz. of 2% milk. Currently training 4 days a week. ill get back with more.

[jk1149]

Real Gains Chocolate so far has been working for me. I tried True Mass, but I'm lacotse intolerant so it just wasn't working doing 3 scoops per serving. So far Real Gains hasn't caused any discomfort or having to run to the throne immediatly after finish a shake.

[MUSCLE FORTRESS]

My two favorites are Cytogainer and True Mass. True Mass's profile is awesome tastes good too but cytogainer has better variety. I'm a little lactos intolerant and haven't had too much trouble with these either.

[troubled]

i love truemass and its got a really good flavor to it

[mickey_b08]

why are weight gainers so expensive... how can u buy sumtin with only 10 servings?????

[MUSCLE FORTRESS]

If you want to cut costs on weightgainers make your own. All ya need is
Bulk protein with good Amino/BCAA profile
Gallon Skim Milk
Quality EFA blend or flax oil
Fiber blend
Fruit (bannana's Strawberries etc)
ice
blender
Optional Get bulk green powder to add or multivit powders. What ever ya think should be in it.
Heck you can even throw in a scoop of your favorite ice cream from time to time.
It's more time consuming but you will end up having a better weight gainer and paying less.



why are weight gainers so expensive... how can u buy sumtin with only 10 servings?????

[NerdWithGlasses]

I took Ultimate Nutrition 2544 all last summer along with no explode and saw some of my best gains ever. I just purchased a 10LB tub of ultimate nutrition and I might switch to Universal after it's done because of all the hype. I’m keeping a detailed log using the program "cross trainer" so I will actually be able to see which one helped me gain more muscle. I'll keep you posted.

Sure like Muscle Juice 2544. Here in Portugal it's pretty hard to obtain supplement at an affordable price, and by far the best quality/price product is this one. Check it out:


Per serving
Calories: 1021
Protein: 55 grams (4 sources)
Carbs: 162
13 grams of BCAA
11 grams of glutamine
1 gram of arginine

[nath123]

i like cytogainer

chocolate malt has a smooth chocolate taste

[Jayman30187]

I like to add peanut butter to my protein shake taste good and a great weight gainer.

[awright329]

I am a fan of Real Gains from universal. I will say that it doesnt mix exceptionally well, and the only flavor I liked was choc. but it is fairly solid

[brainformuscle]

Oats

[esquire415]

I am a fan of Real Gains from universal. I will say that it doesnt mix exceptionally well, and the only flavor I liked was choc. but it is fairly solid

Real Gains from Universal taste pretty good (better than CytoGainer) especially the chocolate. I agree with the mixability. It doesn't mix as well as ON.

[btown99]

I use Mass RX

[j.pychel.42]

quick mass has to be up there

[captaincaveman]

I am taking ON serious mass I went from 185-220 in 8 weeks. I take 2 shakes a day one after working out and one in the evening. I mix the vanilla with PB and milk and it tastes great. 1500 calories per serving.


I'll second that, good value for money too. You get it in 12lb bags, and teh chocolate flavour is lovely. Only thing is, I'd really recommend using a blender as it is quite thick.

[1987GN]

I just ordered Cyto-Gainer and I also take ON 100% whey. Should I take both? mix? or what?

Thanks

^^ Would also like to know.

I've been on cytogainer for almost two months now, and have put on 17lbs, while only gaining 3%b/f(143-160lbs, 6'0)

I was wondering, however, to save money, could I substitute one scoop of 100%ON whey for one of cyto? It is getting expensive ordering 4 tubs of cyto every two weeks. I take 3 4scoop shakes a day, so I go through them quick.One for breakfast, PWO, 1-2hrs before bed.

Also, is cyto too many carbs before bed? Should I stick to just the ON Whey before bed? I read that we should consume P+C after our WO, but does that include before bed?

[kerplunk]

Allmax Quickmass has a superb ingredient profile, cut the servings in half, throw in some oats and ON whey and boy do u have one heck of a gainer.

[Opusteen]

my cuz uses muscle juice by ultimate nutrition, he has huge gains. My assumption is that it works great.

[xaaronthomasx]

best weight gainer ive taken is cytogainer, and chocolate or strawberry is my fav flavor.

cyto gainer has some creatine n it also, a lot of vitamisn lots of protein, and amino acids.

over all taking it youll get bigger!

its great.

[j.pychel.42]

mucle juice is a rip, hasn't done ne thing for me

[CEFootball33]

I'm currently on Cytogainer and seeing great gains. I went from
145 to 160 lbs in 3 months. Chocolate tastes amazing!

[TyPhi21]

Cytogainer is best, but i'm an easygainer so i just get what tastes best

[noodlesnspam]

cytosport cytogainer is in my opinion the best, it beats out real gains and other top contenders simply b/c of its complex carbs and that small amount of creatine.

ON pro complex gainer is also one of my favorites, i use this in conjunction with cytogainer.

ive got super fast metabolism, i use to weigh 130lbs and im about 5'9, so im really skinny. but with cytogainer, taken after workout, and pro complex gainer taken right before bed(pro complex has different whey sources so it lasts longer), i gained up to 145lbs in 3months. i started at 2500 calories first week and upped 200-250 cals every week thereafter.

my next goal is to hit 160 in another 3-4months.

[warrantyvoider]

i have been taking IDS smart gainer. the chocolate flavor tastes great and dissolves well in water and i have also seen great gains. i took cytogainer as well but i have seen better results with smart gainer.

[Drivenfaster]

ive been on ONs serious mass ever since ive been lifting and I love it. seems to work great. I only take half a serving (1 scoop) during a workout and another scoop later in the day if i am behind in calories.

I do not like the mass gainers that mix creatine and NO because those supplements should be taken at a percise time which is NOT when I take my mass gainer (aka MealReplacementShake really)

taking supplements at the correct times will yield you much better results. IF you dont already know it, you must read on it!

[esquire415]

Anyone tried Champion Heavyweight Gainer 900. It was voted the best tasting weight gainer out there. Although I read that it is too sweet and thick so just use 2 scoops instead of the recommended 4 scoops and mix it with milk. Otherwise, I still prefer Cytogainer, great taste, great mixability, great quality ingredients.

[TheCrime91]

Mega Mass 4000 worked awesome for me...

[coachld]

ON Pro Complex Gainer.

Maybe not the calories or carbs that you will find in others but I can drink in one sitting and not feel like I am about to blow up. Chocolate flavor is very good!!!!

[MAX-OT-IVAN]

for the cyto gainer do you have to take the actual serving amount? or can you adjust it to your own figures, because i swear ive read that 55g of protein or more doesnt get fully digested? :S


This is a complete fallacy started a while back by some very missinformed person and has managed to circulate around and poison the minds of the inocent.

The body adjusts to the amount of protein it needs and the amount you take in. If your body becomes used to taking in 400g of protein per day it will be digested and utilized just fine with little waste. Believe me, you are not going to get there eating only 30g at a time.

Anyways, this is truly a case of the blind leading the blind, don't follow.

[MAX-OT-IVAN]

BTW- What kind of fat gains are you guys seeing with these products and do you mainly use it to help you reach your caloric goals while bulking in order to not have to eat as much "whole" foods?

I just ended my current bulking phase and used more of a "meal replacement" not a weight gainer and saw very little fat gain. I got up to about 3400 cals so eating all that food gets to be tough.

[mojobulk]

taking bsn true-mass right now and seeing good gains. although, not having to take it too often cause im eating like a mofo. tastes good though, which is a plus

[HotPocket]

Being a hard gaining ecto I've seen great gains w/ cytogainer, not to mention vanilla caramel swirl tastes amazing

[Watdafukulookn@]

Hi,

Whats up the names Matt. I am currently using BIG MAX. It's my favorite! It doesn't taste like yoke, and all flavors taste great. You can easily put on 10 lbs with proper diet and exercise in one month. One word how to accomplish that goal, dedication!

[nikeair91]

I'm going to have to go with Mass XXX, i've gained 3 lbs this week on it... Other than that I eat cottage cheese before bed and have peanut butter and honey sandwiches in the morning... So something in my diet must be making me gain so much...

[newbatman]

this tastes so good and is so cheap you will eat more...

it also has great ingredients...

but the taste is why its so good...

its all I want to eat now

[captainnucare7]

cytogainer worked well for me and the taste is average

[Cell_Tech_Boy]

I stay away from liquid carbs in these gainers cause the insulin spikes are not good for you, especially if you have diabetic tendencies in your family.

[newbatman]

I ate 27 scoops in 2 and a half days since I got it on Friday because it just tasted so good. Maybe my body was telling me something was in there it needed.

I went to the gym and when I looked in the mirrow I seriously grew but still looked cut and squatted for 5 reps a weight I need help with last week today.

I think all the hard work I've been doing had drained some stuff out of me and this optibol replenished it. (doesn't colostrum do this or something?)

(I heard that your immune proteins suffer sometimes when overtraining and your body won't start worrying about muscle until it gets all its immune needs first)

Optiobl just has better ingredients than anything possibly. All your vitamins, all your fats, MCTs, CLA for fat burning, n-acetyl carnitine for sugar burning, a lot of fiber so it digests more fully and slower and reduces insullin senstivity making less insulin clear more sugar and thwarting diabetes, micellar casein, whey isolate, milk protein, all your vitamins, taurine, glutamine, colostrum, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, creatine (but low dose), and it just tastes awesome...

and its the cheapest protein any where except for plain whey concentrate...really really cheap...you will eat twice as much because of this per dollar and even more (hard gainers who don't have big appetites) because it tastes good

[themanwhocan243_old]

I'm 5 feet 8 inches tall and 130 pounds. I've been using this stuff for three weeks and have gained about 2 pounds. So that's pretty good I think. For the taste I would give it a 7. It's way too thick and I always blend it with milk. It also makes me feel really full and the last part of the shake is always nasty. The after taste is ok and I got the chocolate kind. Hope that helps.

[smpman]

I work at a supplement store. Ultimate Nutritions muscle juice is good stuff, but bloats me like none other. I am lactose intolerant which kinda sucks, but the taste is great.

[MrMetabolism]

my gainer list

#1 - dymatize super mega gainer (tastes good, cheap, lots of carbs and cals with avg protein content)

#2 - cytogainer (tastes good, avg carb and cal content with better protein content, kinda pricey though)

#3 - ON mass gainer (comes in a dogfood bag, same price as dymatize gainer with less carb cal and protein content, mixes like **** too)

[TheLivingEnd]

I'll be trying out cytogainer here in a few weeks after I get an initial bulking going. It's sitting on the floor there waiting for me. Any hints from yee all as to when to take it? (Pre lifting, post lifting, end of day, after a meal???) Thanks!

[MrMetabolism]

I'll be trying out cytogainer here in a few weeks after I get an initial bulking going. It's sitting on the floor there waiting for me. Any hints from yee all as to when to take it? (Pre lifting, post lifting, end of day, after a meal???) Thanks!

once upon waking

once post workout

once pre sleep

[gerbilz]

a lot of people are talking about cytogainer, i got this **** from gnc called muscle tech or soemthing. it was a protein / weight gainer. but it was so ****ing thick, it was such a waste. is cytogainer hard to drink? will it make me feel like i am swallowing a heavy flow of ****? i'm trying to gain about ten pounds relatively fast, will taking that stuff for two months and also eating a lot of healthy food help me achieve my goal???

[Danzavier]

a lot of people are talking about cytogainer, i got this **** from gnc called muscle tech or soemthing. it was a protein / weight gainer. but it was so ****ing thick, it was such a waste. is cytogainer hard to drink? will it make me feel like i am swallowing a heavy flow of ****? i'm trying to gain about ten pounds relatively fast, will taking that stuff for two months and also eating a lot of healthy food help me achieve my goal???


cytogainer mixes really well actually. the best of any weightgainer/protein powders i have taken.

[itsbobt]

I'm curious how you guys judge a 'good' weight gainer. If you gained 10 lbs in a month, was it mostly lean mass, or a lot of fat?

I guess for me a good weight gainer has to be something that: 1) allows me to consume more calories easier than eating another whole food meal, 2) tastes good (or good enough to want to keep taking it every day), and 3) is inexpensive.

I've had success gaining weight with NOW carbo gain. It is just maltodextrin (a carb) and I mix it with pre- and post-workout shakes, as well as sometimes a late night shake. It doesn't have much of a flavor itself; it really just makes your shake have a creamy taste/consistency. It is pretty easy to use for adding some calories to change a maintenance diet into a bulking diet. And it only costs about $2/lb.

[liftjunkie06]

Cytogainer is by far the best I have tried. I take a little preworkout and a 3/4 serving post. I took a lot of time off from serious lifting, but with cytogainer and some creatine I have gained 10 lbs in two weeks! I'm scared to be let down by anything else. I tastes pretty good, too. I don't think it has the glycocyamine like muscle milk, either.

[snoopy2046]

Anyone tried Champion Heavyweight Gainer 900. It was voted the best tasting weight gainer out there. Although I read that it is too sweet and thick so just use 2 scoops instead of the recommended 4 scoops and mix it with milk. Otherwise, I still prefer Cytogainer, great taste, great mixability, great quality ingredients.

I used it before as well as the Super Heavyweight Gainer 1200. Yes they taste wonderful. Unfortunately I am lactose intolerant so I prefer Cytogainer and Real Gains. :)

[esquire415]

I used it before as well as the Super Heavyweight Gainer 1200. Yes they taste wonderful. Unfortunately I am lactose intolerant so I prefer Cytogainer and Real Gains. :)

Wow! That SHWG 1200 even has a superior ingredients list and it's all natural with no aspartame. It also uses whey protein rather than beef protein that the HWG 900 uses. Does it taste as good as Cytogainer and Real Gains? They say the 1200 has lower lactose so did you still have problems with it?

http://www.champion-nutrition.com/champion/products/super_heavyweight_gainer.php?section=strength#ing

[Heartless]

im lactose intolerant and just ordered some Cytogainer chocolate caramal swirl. im excited, i hope it works good for me and tastes good too. though i bet i wont be disappointed from all that i have read.

[sergio_7189]

qua?

[sXeWarrior]

ON Serious Mass, Id have to agree this stuff rocks. I went from 163 to 170 in 2 weeks.

. . and looked pregnant.

[Gator Muscle]

My favorite is Muscle Juice by Ultimate Nutrition.

[hulkinout]

Im a big cytogainer fan here too, it doesn't f**k up my digestive system, and they have enough different good flavors (rocky road, chocolate, strawberry cookies n cream) that I don't get sick of it.

However, lately, I've discovered the economic virtues of mixing Now's maltodextrin with any protein powder (I get Sportpharma whey in big bags really cheap at Costco) and making my own gainer. The maltodextrin sometimes clumps, so I add that to the liquid first (sprinkling it in gradually while I stir), then the protein, maybe a tablespoon of flax oil too. When I want extra calories, I'll blend in some banana, ice cream, or even oatmeal.

[mr.big77]

If you had to pick just ONE weight gainer (protein powder), what would be the best one?

Please pick product and include the brand. Give your reasons. The best answers will be displayed on the main Bodybuilding.com site for millions of people to see!

(Note: This is not a discussion about how or when to take weight gainers, if you should take weight gainers, or why some weight gainers are NOT good. Just list your absolute favorite weight gainer and give your detailed reason.)

cyto- gainer is by far the best. With cyto-gainer I was able to put on 30lbs in about 6 months and only put on 4% more bf. Take 3x day.

[illegalchino]

ne1 ever hear of vitol...russian bear 5000?

[SteveCNY]

cyto- gainer is by far the best. With cyto-gainer I was able to put on 30lbs in about 6 months and only put on 4% more bf. Take 3x day.
wow im taking 3/4 the serving size once a day post workout and i gained about 5 lbs in like 2.5 weeks.

[hulkinout]

wow im taking 3/4 the serving size once a day post workout and i gained about 5 lbs in like 2.5 weeks.

Food intake, metabolism, recovery ability, etc. play a huge part in how quickly you can gain.

I tend to take Cytogainer in half-servings, usually mixed with milk, a little water to thin it out, and sometimes even some seltzer so it's not so sweet.

[SteveCNY]

Food intake, metabolism, recovery ability, etc. play a huge part in how quickly you can gain.

I tend to take Cytogainer in half-servings, usually mixed with milk, a little water to thin it out, and sometimes even some seltzer so it's not so sweet.
yea i only take it for PWO for the protein/carb content, mixed with ice water. other than that i never driink it.i drink muscle milk and ON thruout the day tho

[aspire210]

cyto- gainer is by far the best. With cyto-gainer I was able to put on 30lbs in about 6 months and only put on 4% more bf. Take 3x day.

Aside from just the expense of that ($35 a week, for 24 weeks is $840), your results are THAT impressive really. Just for example, say you were 180lbs@12%, add 30lbs and 4% you get to 210@16%. You started out with 158.4lbs of lean body mass and ended with 176.4. You also started out with 21.6lb of fat and ended up with 33.6lbs. That means, overall, you gained 18lbs of muscle and 12lbs of fat. Meaning roughly 40% of what you gained was fat. Like I said, not that impressed, good luck losing those 12lbs of soild fat.

[snoopy2046]

Wow! That SHWG 1200 even has a superior ingredients list and it's all natural with no aspartame. It also uses whey protein rather than beef protein that the HWG 900 uses. Does it taste as good as Cytogainer and Real Gains? They say the 1200 has lower lactose so did you still have problems with it?

http://www.champion-nutrition.com/champion/products/super_heavyweight_gainer.php?section=strength#ing

With a full serving (4 scoops of 200grams), I will have mild stomach issue. I am OK with 2 scoops. The chocolate flavor of SHWG is even better than Cytogainer and Real Gains. Cheers!
FYI, Prolab N Large II's only protein source is whey concentrate. It has tons of lactose.

[snoopy2046]

im lactose intolerant and just ordered some Cytogainer chocolate caramal swirl. im excited, i hope it works good for me and tastes good too. though i bet i wont be disappointed from all that i have read.

I haven't tried caramal swirl but I can honestly tell you that I love chocolate malt. It's less intense than rocky road but is just right, IMHO. You should be happy with cytogainer.