Bodybuilding Wizard

    Subscribe to Updates

    Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates from our team.

    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • In-Depth Review: Crazy Nutrition’s Ultimate CRN-5 Creatine Formula
    • 8 practical ways to enrich your meals with protein
    • The Benefits of Incorporating Boxing Into Your Workout Routine
    • Trap Bar Deadlift Vs. Barbell Deadlift — Differences and Similarities
    • Barbell vs. Dumbbell Shoulder Press For Shoulder Development
    • Comparison of squats and leg presses – which exercise to choose and why?
    • Barbell Seal Rows: Build a Thicker Back Faster
    • Meet the air bike – cardio equipment we love to hate
    RSS Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Pinterest Instagram
    Bodybuilding Wizard
    Subscribe
    • Home
    • Training
      • Weight training basics
      • Advanced bodybuilding
      • Workout programs
      • Home weight training programs
      • Cardio workout
      • Bodybuilding glossary
      • Exercise equipment
      • Weight training accessories
      • Weight lifting injuries
    • Exercises
      • Chest exercises
        • Middle chest exercises
        • Upper chest exercises
        • Lower chest exercises
      • Back exercises
        • Middle back (latissimus dorsi)
        • Upper back (trapezius)
        • Lower back (erector spinae)
      • Bicep exercises
      • Tricep exercises
      • Shoulder exercises
        • Front deltoid
        • Side deltoid
        • Rear deltoid
        • Rotator Cuff
      • Neck strengthening exercises
      • Quadricep exercises
      • Hamstring exercises
      • Calf exercises
      • Tibialis anterior exercises
      • Abdominal exercises
        • Upper abdominal exercises
        • Lower abdominal exercise
        • Oblique exercises
      • Core exercises
      • Forearm exercises
      • Glute & Hip exercises
      • Kettlebell exercises
      • Foam rolling & Stretching
      • Explosive (dynamic) lifts
    • Motivation
      • Videos
        • Motivational videos
        • Funny workout videos
      • Pictures
      • Quotes
      • Funny Fitness
      • Transformations
    • Diet
    • Supplements
    • Anatomy
    • FAQ
    • Health
    Login
    Bodybuilding Wizard
    You are at:Home»Supplements»Tips for Choosing a Weight Gainer Supplement
    choosing weight gainer supplement
    Supplements

    Tips for Choosing a Weight Gainer Supplement

    No Comments4 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email Tumblr WhatsApp

    We assume you are already familiar with what weight-gain powders are, what is their main purpose, as well as being familiar with their drawbacks. Otherwise, read our article on this type of dietary supplement. The main purpose of this article is to provide some helpful tips for choosing a weight gainer supplement.

    Weight gainers (mass gainers) should be requirement only for people who are really very skinny. Only people who have extremely high energy needs and just can’t seem to eat enough food necessary to gain weight (underweight “hardgainers”) should consider using this product, provided they have previously tried healthy ways of gaining weight.

    A typical protein powder usually contains around 150-200 calories per scoop while one serving of a gainer provides a whopping 1200-1400 calories. On the other side, if your goal is to become an athlete, have a lean physique, or to improve your sport performance and want to stay healthy, you should definitely tick a box of whey protein and try to strictly avoid variety of gainers. Even though you might gain weight and bulk up while drinking these weight gainer shakes, the majority of that weight will be accumulated body fat versus lean muscle tissue.

    best mass gainer supplements

    Tips for choosing a weight gainer supplement

    You must be careful when choosing a weight gainer however, as they are all not created equally. When choosing a weight gainer, consider the following 7 points:

    1. Price vs. Quality. A weight gainer is no different than a protein powder. Low cost often means a lower quality of ingredients, poor manufacturing standards, a protein that isn’t as easily digested, and the possibility of inaccurate label claims. Look for a weight gainer manufactured by a reputable supplement company.
    2. Taste. What good is a quality weight gainer if it tastes horrible? If possible, check product reviews before purchasing. The last thing you want to do is spend money on a weight gainer that is chalky, lumpy, grainy, and ill-tasting.
    3. Protein. Look for a good protein range per serving. You want at least 40 grams of protein per weight gainer shake. Eating more protein first thing in the morning, or post-workout is also a good idea. A weight gainer with 50 to 60 grams of protein per serving is perfect for these times of the day.
    4. Protein and Carb Ratio. A weight gainer should be proving you a good amount of calories from carbs. Look for a carb to protein ratio of 2 to 1 per serving.
    5. Sugar. Watch the sugar content per serving. Some weight gainers are barely more than sugar mixed with flavoring and protein powder. Look for a weight gainer that has under 30 grams of sugars per serving. Many quality weight gainers have fewer than 10 grams of sugars per serving.
    6. Cholesterol. Look for a weight gainer that has fewer than 100 mg of cholesterol per serving.
    7. Saturated Fats. Saturated fats are bad fats. Most quality weight gainers keep the saturated fat content per serving at 5 to 10 grams. Some weight gainers have as much as 20 grams of saturated fats per serving.

    All these factors need consideration when choosing weight gainer supplements for your goals.

    weigh gainers and bodyfat

    Closing thoughts 

    Characterized by their extremely high carbohydrate content, weight gainers were very popular back in the 90;s but their popularity has died mainly because many people do not have a metabolism of a hardgainer, and a high carbohydrate diet leads quickly to fat gains rather than muscle mass gains.

    Most weight gainers have extremely high levels of refined sugars (high level of “empty calories” ) which cause massive spikes to your insulin levels and will make you gain unwanted body fat versus lean muscle tissue.

    There are many things to consider when choosing a weight gainer with the most important ones given in this article. These tip are important since these products can range tremendously in terms of total calorie content, total protein, cholesterol, saturated fat, and sugar content, etc.

    You may also want to give some consideration to making your own homemade weight gainer. This is a nice option as it will give you total control over the taste, total calorie content, and types of carbohydrates and fats that go into it.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email WhatsApp
    krunoslav
    • Twitter

    Hey! My name is Petar, and I'm the owner and author of Bodybuilding Wizard. I started this website back in late 2014, and it has been my pet project ever since. My goal is to help you learn proper weight training and nutrition principles so that you can get strong and build the physique of your dreams!

    Related Posts

    9.0

    In-Depth Review: Crazy Nutrition’s Ultimate CRN-5 Creatine Formula

    9.0

    Kaged Muscle Kasein Protein Powder Review

    8.3

    Dymatize Elite Casein Review

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    WE ARE SOCIAL
    • Facebook 181
    • Twitter 472
    • YouTube 100
    • Instagram
    RECENT POSTS
    9.0
    January 28, 2023

    In-Depth Review: Crazy Nutrition’s Ultimate CRN-5 Creatine Formula

    January 22, 2023

    8 practical ways to enrich your meals with protein

    January 17, 2023

    The Benefits of Incorporating Boxing Into Your Workout Routine

    January 15, 2023

    Trap Bar Deadlift Vs. Barbell Deadlift — Differences and Similarities

    January 8, 2023

    Barbell vs. Dumbbell Shoulder Press For Shoulder Development

    RECENT COMMENTS
    • Justin Dew on Designing your own home gym
    • krunoslav on Meet Your Muscles: How muscles are named?
    • Christina on Meet Your Muscles: How muscles are named?
    • jack on Types Of Whey Protein
    • igtropin on Stiff-Leg Deadlift Technique
    LATEST GALLERIES

    Subscribe to Updates

    Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates from our team.

    ABOUT
    ABOUT

    We are a group of bodybuilding enthusiasts and this is our effort to have all the details about bodybuilding on a single website. We strive to educate and inform our visitors so that they can make the correct training, nutrition, and supplement decisions on their own. Bodybuilding Wizard will make your dream body your reality and take you to a whole new level!

    POPULAR POSTS
    April 2, 2014

    Lying Leg Curl Exercise Guide

    February 18, 2019

    Meet Your Muscles: How muscles are named?

    March 30, 2014

    Workout Frequency

    BODYBUILDING WIZARD
    Bodybuilding Wizard Footer Logo
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube
    • About
    • Write for us
    • Privacy
    • Contact
    • Terms of Use
    • Friends
    • Advertising
    Copyright © 2014-2022 BodybuildingWizard. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress. Made with love and lots of caffeine.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Sign In or Register

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below.

    Lost password?