Gainers are carbohydrate supplements that help to achieve normal body weight and are ideal for both amateur and professional athletes. They provide the daily supplementation of carbohydrates and provide the body with the necessary dose of protein.
The main role of the gainer is to provide glycogen stores in the muscles to support the body’s performance and endurance during intense physical activity. Also to increasing energy, another advantage of this product is gaining strength and improving performance by acting efficiently on increasing muscle mass.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are of two types: slow carbohydrates and fast carbohydrates. Slow carbohydrates are carbohydrate supplements that supplement glycogen stores in muscle. Even if they are absorbed more slowly, they can provide energy efficiently and therefore support the increase of muscle mass. Here we include maltodextrin and xylitol. Fast carbohydrates are fast-absorbing carbohydrate supplements. This type of carbohydrate is especially popular among active athletes who have difficulty in gaining muscle mass. Rapid carbohydrates include, for example: dextrose.
When choosing a gainer you need to consider your body weight, as well as what muscle mass you want to gain. Mass gainers are generally used after training or as a snack before a meal, or after a meal, but never given in the evening before bed. These can be combined with creatine, protein, anabolic agents, amino acids or nutritional supplements for joints. But never combine it with fat burners. As already mentioned, the gainer is a nutritional supplement that helps to increase muscle mass and total body weight.
To choose the right gainer, it is good to know what are the daily calorie values you want to get. If you want to add more protein, it is best to choose low-carb diets. Instead, if you have problems with weight gain, then choose lower protein supplements.
Benefits offered by a mass gainer
Supports the accumulation of force
Provides sufficient energy input to increase muscle tissue
It actively supplements glycogen stores in muscles
Helps to regenerate muscle after intense workouts
It limits the formation of adipose tissue
Occasionally, certain mass gainers have a high sugar content (sometimes exceeding more than 70 grams), which can lead to unwanted weight gain. The highest quality coatings have a sugar content of around 30 grams or less. However, it is important and what sugars are involved. Quality sugars are, for example: maltodextrin, palatal or dextrose.
All quality mass gainers are generally made from whey protein and contain about 40-60 grams of protein in one serving. However, if you are looking for a quality product you should also look at how it is processed. You should also consider the ratio of protein to carbohydrates. For effective weight gain, the best ratio is 1: 2, meaning 1 gram of protein should take 2 grams of carbohydrate. On the other hand, if your protein content is too high you might get the calories right from the product.
A mass gainer between 31-40%, with such a high protein content, is considered of the highest quality. In addition to the high protein content, these supplements also contain amino acids, creatine, vitamins, and minerals. This type of mass gainer is intended for athletes who want to gain muscle mass, but do not want to increase body weight.
