The high-calorie Super Mass Gainer is rich in fast carbohydrates. The supplement was developed by the American company Dymatize Nutrition. It is not suitable for athletes with a tendency to gain weight, that is, those who quickly gain weight. The product is primarily intended for ectomorphs - people with a naturally thin physique. The main problem of such athletes is that they cannot gain weight even when eating large amounts of food. Along with fast carbohydrates, the gainer contains three more varieties with different rates of absorption. This allows you to build muscle mass and strength indicators.
Super Mass Gainer Ingredients
The description of the drug is given in English, so some transcription is required. The composition includes the following ingredients:
1. Maltodextrin;
2. Creatine monohydrate;
3. Improved and supplemented Zytrix enzyme mixture containing:
- protease;
- lipase;
- lactase.
4. Whey mixture consisting of:
- milk protein concentrate;
- whey protein isolate;
- hydrolyzate.
5. Pro Matrix suspension, including:
- milk protein isolate;
- micellar casein;
- albumen;
- sodium caseinate;
- mono- and diglycerides;
- natural tocopherols;
- calcium phosphate.
6. Mix of natural flavors;
7. Fructose;
8. Vitamin-mineral combination:
- Vitamin A palmitate;
- Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3);
- Calcium phosphate;
- Sodium ascorbate;
- D-alpha tocopherol acetate;
- niacinamide;
- Calcium D-pantothenate;
- Zinc oxide;
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride;
- Thiamine hydrochloride;
- Folic acid;
- Biotin;
- Riboflavin;
- Potassium iodide;
- Cyanocobalamin;
- Chromium chloride;
- Sodium selenite;
- Potassium chloride.
9. Cellulose gum.
10. Xanthan gum.
11. Carrageenan.
12. Sucralose.
14. Acesulfame Potassium (the sweetener additive is indicated on the label as E950).
Compound
One serving is 334 grams. It contains 1280 calories, of which 8 are fats, 50 are proteins, and 252 grams are carbohydrates. In addition, each dosage gives the athlete:
- cholesterol - 70 mg;
- creatine monohydrate - 1 g;
- potassium - 500 mg;
- sodium - 200 mg.
The gainer also contains minerals, vitamins, natural and artificial flavors, sweeteners, and dyes. Each intake of a sports supplement allows the athlete to receive over one thousand calories. The high energy value makes the gainer absolutely unhelpful for athletes prone to weight gain, since subcutaneous fat will increase.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Super Mass Gainer
The gainer is conceived and developed for those athletes who either have a very fast metabolism or are not able to gain the amount of calories needed for significant progress in the gym every day with regular food.
Please note: Most of the calories in this product come from the 251 grams of carbohydrates contained in each serving. This is definitely not for low carb dieters!
The main problem with this type of gainers is that their extreme density can (and does) lead to unpleasant gastrointestinal disorders such as bloating, gas, etc. In the new formula, this is somewhat corrected by the inclusion of the Zytrix enzyme composition in the cocktail, significantly improving the digestion process. Now the enzyme mixture combines protease, lipase and lactase, which help the body to gently and efficiently process protein, fat and lactose.
It is possible that despite the inclusion of these enzymes, you will still experience some negative gastrointestinal side effects. Therefore, first conduct a test: start with a small portion, gradually increasing it and at the same time monitoring the results of consumption. After all, both your well-being and athletic performance directly depend on how well the gainer integrates into the body.
In addition to an impressive list of proteins and carbohydrates, the developers included in the concentrate a proprietary vitamin and mineral mixture of their own invention - SMG, which provides 18 additional nutrients that are aimed at supporting the immune system.
The “fatty” advantage of the dietary supplement is that it contains a small amount of creatine. Creatine is a very well-studied and proven bodybuilding nutritional supplement that helps increase intracellular concentrations of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. The substance is used by body cells as energy fuel for all metabolic processes. Therefore, supplementing with creatine is a great way to increase muscle strength and endurance. What's more, creatine helps muscles absorb and retain fluid better, making them feel and look firmer.
How it works: pros and cons
This sports nutrition product is a high-carbohydrate (fast) gainer. Its action is aimed at helping to quickly gain muscle mass.
- The advantage of the product is that a serving of 2 measuring cups provides a quarter of the required daily caloric intake for weight gain.
- A huge advantage of the gainer will also be the gradual release of protein at night, which means that “hungry” muscles will not be destroyed during sleep.
- In addition, the creatine content in it will allow you to conduct more effective workouts, since the substance adds strength to lift more weight due to the accumulation of fluid between muscle fibers.
- The big disadvantage for many is the high sugar content.
This product is contraindicated for persons with high blood sugar levels, diabetes and those prone to obesity.
For others, this is a quality addition to the daily diet.
Can everyone use gainer?
The quality of weight gain products containing a significant proportion of maltodextrin will always be questionable due to the large amount of sugar. This, of course, applies to Super Mass gainer: including the product in your daily menu is unlikely to make your diet truly healthy.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for any supplements you purchase. Regarding contraindications: the cocktail should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, as well as persons under 18 years of age.
The presence of chronic diseases is a serious reason to consult a doctor, preferably a sports doctor, who will help you make the right decision. This is especially true for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In any case, start with 1/2 serving (1-2 times a day) in the following mode: every other day.
The compatibility of the drug with other drugs that you want to take at the same time can only be determined by a specialist! Amateur action in this matter is simply unacceptable!
Effect of taking
Sports nutrition based on carbohydrates and proteins from an American manufacturer has a complex positive effect. Using Super Mass Gainer helps:
- an increase in muscle mass and an increase in strength indicators;
- accelerating recovery processes and suppressing catabolism;
- increasing endurance and performance during training;
- replenishing energy reserves after high-intensity exercise.
The complex effect allows you to improve the quality of the training process and build muscle mass.
How to take Super Mass Gainer
The mixture is produced in food-grade plastic packages of 2.7 kg and 5.4 kg.
Flavor options:
- Cookies & Cream;
- Gourmet Vanilla;
- Rich Chocolate;
- Strawberry.
According to the manufacturer's recommendations, you should mix 2 scoops of powder with 24 ounces (560 ml) of cold water. In this case, the amount of water used can be adjusted depending on the desired consistency.
Calculate the amount based on your own protein and calorie needs. On average, 2 to 4 servings per day are sufficient. You can increase the amount of protein by adding milk or low-fat cream instead of water.
Analogs
- Mass Up Activlab. A gainer from a Polish manufacturer of sports nutrition with an impeccable reputation, designed for people with fast metabolism. The gainer contains eighteen amino acids and 2 g of creatine.
- Titan V.2.0 IronMaxx. A balanced complex to support the athlete during training. Its composition provides energy and all the necessary substances for athletes to gain weight during intense strength training. Contains 2.5 g of creatine.
- Magnum 8000 TREC Nutrition. This gainer prevents catabolic processes and is able to minimize recovery after training, as well as replenish glycogen reserves. The supplement contains 12 g of creatine monohydrate, an amino acid.
Is this gainer worth the money?
The cost of a gainer varies between 3.5-4.5 thousand rubles. As a percentage, real reviews on sports forums and in the comments of sports YouTube channels look approximately 80:20. The number of athletes who are satisfied with the results and recommend buying the powder dominates.
At the same time, you need to understand that the economic efficiency, of course, will depend on the amount of mixture that you specifically need to increase weight. If you have a serious goal to get significant results in the shortest possible time, then the price per jar will not seem high. But if you're just using the supplement for the good taste, then the money is probably better spent on eggs, chicken, rice, vegetables, etc.
Reviews
On sports forums about gainers there are mostly only positive comments. Athletes are satisfied with the low cost and good effectiveness of the additive, rapid solubility during preparation. The mixture is based on carbohydrates and proteins and comes in flavors like strawberry, vanilla, berries, sugar cookies, rich chocolate, banana and just plain chocolate. Judging by the reviews, the most popular are vanilla and chocolate gainers.
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Features of the composition
One of the main advantages of dymatize super mass is the richness of its composition:
- Creatine is a carboxylic acid with a high nitrogen content. As we have already mentioned, this element helps to release large amounts of energy, increase endurance and strength. It is worth taking if you want to achieve greater training intensity and increase endurance. In addition, creatine promotes the growth of muscle mass, helps in the formation of relief, accelerates the production of anabolic hormones;
- Glutamine is an essential element that helps maintain the immune system and accelerates muscle growth. The importance of this amino acid is difficult to overestimate, because 60% of our muscles consist of it. A deficiency of this element inevitably leads to a decrease in strength and endurance. As a result, the intensity and effectiveness of training decreases;
- Glutamine peptides are a form of glutamine. Their feature is better stability and rapid absorption in the body. Taking glutamine and its peptides together increases the effectiveness of the supplement. This is why professional athletes recommend taking supplements containing both components;
- Leucine, isoleucine and valine are the “troika” of essential amino acids, each of which has a special effect. Thus, leucine is a reliable protector for muscle tissue and promotes their rapid recovery. Isoleucine can greatly increase an athlete’s endurance and strength, aid in recovery and speed up metabolism. In turn, valine maintains a normal level of nitrogen in the body and provides the necessary amounts of energy;
- rich protein composition. In this regard, dymatize super mass is one of the leaders. Gainer contains proteins with varying degrees of digestibility - egg white, casein, whey protein concentrate and isolate. Taken together, this combination provides stable nutrition of fibers over a long period of time.
In addition to the above, dymatize super mass is rich in vitamins A, C, E and D, niacin, folic acid, riboflavin, potassium, sodium, vitamin B12, chromium, calcium, pantothenic acid, biotin and other components.
Contraindications and side effects
Conditions that are contraindications for using gainer include the following:
- the presence of an allergic reaction to the cocktail;
- pathologies of renal and hepatic filtration;
- diabetes;
- genetic enzymopathies.
Gainer is usually well tolerated by the body
Typically, this type of sports nutrition is well tolerated by healthy people and does not cause side effects. The only undesirable reaction that can develop in people who do not exercise is obesity.
