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.)
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Thread: Best Overall Weight Gainer?
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10-03-2006, 03:08 PM #1
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Best Overall Weight Gainer?
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10-03-2006, 04:46 PM #4
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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.Last edited by Blashy; 10-04-2006 at 01:52 PM.
You can live a healthy life without Carbs.
You'll die if you eliminate proteins or fats.
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10-03-2006, 05:24 PM #5
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),
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10-03-2006, 08:52 PM #11Originally Posted by exan
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.Last edited by BenchPsr83; 10-03-2006 at 08:55 PM.
Lifting is a lifestyle.
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10-04-2006, 12:29 PM #25
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HDT Solid Gains takes the cake.
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.
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10-04-2006, 01:33 PM #26
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Originally Posted by HI-Meat
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.Last edited by Blashy; 10-04-2006 at 01:51 PM.
You can live a healthy life without Carbs.
You'll die if you eliminate proteins or fats.
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10-04-2006, 04:27 PM #27
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10-04-2006, 06:38 PM #28Originally Posted by TeamInzer
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.Last edited by esquire415; 10-04-2006 at 06:42 PM.
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