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Mass Gainer
Questions & Answers
The mass gainer is a high energy supplement aimed at assisting people to gain body weight and muscle mass. It particularly comes in handy to athletes, bodybuilders and those who are deemed as hard gainers who have a hard time getting the necessary number of calories by consuming whole foods alone.
Whereas protein powder is primarily used to supply protein to repair muscles, mass gainers have a combination of carbohydrates, protein and fats- sometimes containing 500-1200+ calories in one serving. They are meant not only to assist in recovery, but also to generate a calorie surplus.
The optimal number of calories will be determined by what you want and how active you are. The average mass gainers contain between 500 and 1,200 calories in an average portion. Higher calorie-formulas can assist in case you have a high metabolic rate or you cannot gain weight easily. Novices usually begin with medium-calorie products.
The best time is the one after the exercise, when your body requires carbohydrates and proteins to restore glycogen and to regulate damage. It may also be consumed between meals in a bid to achieve daily energy needs.
Yes, unless they are used with due intensity of physical exercise, or in too great a quantity, the additional calories can be put on as body fat. Combinations of a mass gainer with a structured resistance training program are necessary in lean muscle development.
There are also some users that might experience bloating, gas and stomach discomfort- particularly where the formula contains high levels of lactose or simple sugars. It is possible to start with half portions to determine tolerance.
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