Pro Complex Gainer is an explosive mixture of proteins and carbohydrates from the popular sports brand Optimum Nutrition. It is designed for quickly and effectively building muscle , and with it the bodybuilder’s strength.
Gainer is one of the most popular among professional athletes due to its innovative formula. It is ideal for experienced athletes and for beginners who quickly want to see the results of their hard work.
Ideally, Pro Complex Gainer should be used by people who find it difficult to gain muscle mass from their usual food on their own. The composition contains high-quality glycogen and a complex of amino acids , which support the athlete’s body before and after training and promote accelerated recovery .
Unlike analogues, Pro Complex Gainer contains almost the same ratio of carbohydrates and proteins - 85 and 60 g . premium protein , complex and simple carbohydrates, dietary fiber for comfortable digestion, medium chain triglycerides MCTs, a vitamin and mineral complex, as well as enzymes for accelerated digestion.
Advantages of a gainer
Among the main advantages of the product are the following:
- each portion of the gainer contains 620 kcal
; - the main sources of energy are complex carbohydrates, not sugars, which contain only 4%;
- loading daily dose of protein – 60 g;
- ease of preparation - the mass is quickly stirred without a blender or shaker;
- excellent gastronomic properties (taste, aroma, speed of absorption);
- additional complex of 25 microelements and vitamins.
Pro Gainer (Optimum Nutrition)[edit | edit code]
Pro Gainer
from Optimum Nutrition is an improvement of the famous Serious Mass gainer. Gainer Pro Complex is a multi-component gainer enriched with 25 vitamins and minerals. Unlike other gainers, the protein-carbohydrate composition of Pro Complex Gainer is almost equal in the ratio of protein and carbohydrates: 60 g and 85 g, respectively.
Key Benefits of Optimum Pro Complex Gainer
:
- 620cal per serving of gainer
- only 4% sugar per serving of gainer
- easy to prepare without a sports shaker, tastes good
- 60g protein
- 25 vitamins and minerals
What does it contain?
The nutritional gainer contains 6 types of proteins obtained from various sources, which begin to effectively fuel your muscles within an hour after consumption.
Gainer composition
The amino acids in the composition have different release rates, due to which they support muscle growth for 7 hours after consuming the nutritional cocktail. You do not need additional amino acid intake.
Carbohydrates are mainly represented by maltodextrin , an energetically valuable source that allows the athlete to work at maximum capacity for a long time. That is why the gainer is suitable not only for beginner athletes , but also for professionals in the field of powerlifting , bodybuilding, and weightlifting.
Proteins and carbohydrates are in the supplement in a ratio of almost 1 to 1 . Each serving provides calories (650 cal), protein (60) and carbohydrates (85).
It is noteworthy that there is practically no fat (only 5 g ), which accelerates the absorption of key macronutrients and prevents the gain of fat along with muscle mass.
The supplement is perfectly balanced and does not contain extra calories that will not be spent on the development of muscle mass. So, it is “lighter” in contrast to analogues by an average of 350 kcal (serving). This does not affect the speed and quality of weight gain , since all macronutrients of the gainer are bioavailable and fully absorbed by the body.
The composition also contains trace elements, mineral salts and vitamins, which makes the product a complete and balanced meal.
Composition[edit | edit code]
- Serving – 165 g
- Energy value 620 kcal
- Calories from fat 70 kcal
- Protein 60 g
- Carbohydrates 85 g
- Dietary fiber 5 g
- Sugar 6 g
- Fat 8 g
- Saturated fat 4 g
- Cholesterol 60 mg
- Vitamin A 20%
- Vitamin C 35%
- Calcium 50%
- Iron 25%
- Vitamin E 35%
- Thiamine 15%
- Riboflavin 35%
- Niacin 20%
- Vitamin B6 20%
- Folic acid 20%
- Vitamin B12 20%
- Biotin 20%
- Pantothenic acid 20%
- Phosphorus 35%
- Iodine 45%
- Magnesium 30%
- Zinc 20%
- Selenium 10%
- Copper 20%
- Manganese 35%
- Chrome 30%
- Molybdenum 25%
- Chloride 4%
Ingredients
: Maltodextrin, protein blend (whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, egg white, hydrolyzed whey peptides, glutamine peptides), lipid blend (medium chain triglycerides, sunflower oil, high oleic oil), partially hydrolyzed guar gum , natural and artificial flavors, vitamin-mineral mixture (maltodextrin, vitamin A palmitate, beta carotene, ascorbic acid, di-alpha tocopheryl acetate, thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, biotin, di-calcium pantothenate , calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, dimagnesium phosphate, iron orthophosphate, potassium iodide, zinc oxide, selenomethionine, copper oxide, manganese sulfate, chromium polynicotinate, molybdenum amino acid chelate, boron amino acid chelate), lecithin, salt, Carbogen®, Aminogen®, sucralose , acesulfame potassium.
The manufacturer of Optimum Nutrition recommends taking Pro Complex Gainer 2-3 times a day.
How to take gainer?
According to the recommendations of the manufacturer Optimum Nutrition, the dietary supplement should be drunk up to 3 times a day .
A serving of gainer includes 165 grams of dry mixture (1 scoop). It is enough to mix it with any liquid (water, juice, milk) in a volume of up to 500 ml . You can use a shaker, but in fact, to prepare it, just stir the drink with a spoon.
How to take the supplement?
It is advisable to drink the cocktail as a snack between main meals, as well as 30 minutes after sports activity on training days. Ectomorphs can also drink a cocktail before bed to accelerate muscle gain.
The effectiveness of the product can be increased by combining it with the intake of creatine and amino acids.
Reviews[edit | edit code]
Reviews about Pro Complex Gainer from Optmimum Nutrition are mostly positive, excellent solubility, complete digestibility, real results, this is how athletes describe the product on sports forums. Athletes also really like the taste of gainer, the most popular options are chocolate and banana pudding, while strawberry and vanilla may not please everyone.
Most negative opinions about the gainer from Optimum Nutrition are related to its price; unfortunately, not everyone can afford to buy sports nutrition. Also, some athletes are not too happy with the effectiveness of the supplement; let us remind you that in order to achieve results, in addition to taking sports nutrition, you also need to train regularly, eat well and devote a lot of time to recovery, which beginner bodybuilders often forget about.
Please vote if you have tried Pro Gainer.
The effectiveness of taking the supplement
Unlike many other alternatives that are high in simple carbohydrates, sugar and fat, Pro Complex Gainer's majority of calories come from a variety of protein , allowing the athlete to gain pure, lean muscle mass.
Also, regular use of gainer provides the following positive effects:
Effects of taking a gainer
- activates the growth of lean muscle mass;
- fully rehabilitates the body after intense exercise and working with heavy weights (accelerates recovery);
- slows down catabolism (destruction);
- reduces fat reserves;
- provides an influx of additional energy.
Effects of taking
- Increased muscle mass in relation to total body weight;
- Increase in muscle volume;
- Acceleration of recovery processes;
- Increase in strength and general endurance;
- Increased Net Strength
The gainer is suitable for beginners who have just started bodybuilding or fitness. Higher level athletes can also take it for their goals.
How to Take Pro Complex Gainer from Optimum Nutrition
The basic rules are:
- Take every day;
- For a hardgainer, the dosage is three servings;
- For those who want to simply recover after training, 1-2 is enough;
- There is no “course of intake”; gainers are consumed throughout the entire mass-gaining training cycle.
On training days, you need to drink a portion after, and one in the morning and in the afternoon. Hard gainers can drink a smoothie right before bed. One serving is a measuring spoon of powder dissolved in 400 ml of liquid. Some people prefer to dilute the gainer with milk or juice, but this is not necessary. Even if you don’t have a shaker at hand, but just plain water and a mug, you can make a delicious cocktail, because the powder dissolves well. The drink is not cloying, but moderately sweet and thick. Most users do not experience any difficulties with reception.
Tip: to speed up recovery processes after training and increase strength, you can add a portion of amino acids and creatine to the drink.
Pro Gainer
Pro Gainer from Optimum Nutrition is a high protein gainer.
To get big, you need to maintain a balance of training and quality nutrition. Since we are all different, everyone needs different amounts of time to gain muscle mass. Pro Gainer contains the calories you need during workout recovery. Unlike most gainers that contain simple sugars and fat, Pro Gainer contains 6 types of premium protein, we also included complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), digestive enzymes, vitamins, essential minerals in our gainer. We've created the perfect gainer for gaining lean muscle mass that also tastes great. Pro Gainer was made with quality over quantity in mind. Because we understand that you want to get bigger, not fatter. Use Pro Gainer Optimum Nutrition as your post-workout drink, as well as a high-protein food source between meals.
Basics:
— 6 types of protein
- 650 calories per serving
- 60 grams of protein per serving
– 85 grams of carbohydrates to replenish the body’s energy reserves
– 24 vitamins and minerals
- 4 grams of dietary fiber per serving
— Carbogen complex for better absorption of carbohydrates
— Aminogen complex for better protein absorption
- Easy to mix using a blender, shaker or spoon
- Easy to drink
You can buy Pro Gainer at the sports nutrition store BodyBuildingRussia.com.
Composition of Pro Gainer, composition of nutrients in one serving (1 scoop - 165 g) of the product**:
- Calories - 650, incl. calories from fat - 70
- Total fat - 8 grams, incl. saturated fat - 3.5 g.
- Cholesterol - 60 mg.
- Sodium - 360 mg.
- Total carbohydrates - 85 g, incl. dietary fiber - 4 g., sugar - 5 g.
- Protein - 60 gr.
- Vitamin A - 20%
- Vitamin C - 35%
- Calcium - 50%
- Iron - 25%
- Vitamin E - 35%
- Thiamine - 15%
- Riboflavin - 35%
- Niacin - 20%
- Vitamin B6 - 20%
- Folic acid - 20%
- Vitamin B12 – 20%
- Biotin - 20%
- Pantothenic acid – 20%
- Phosphorus - 35%
- Iodine - 45%
- Magnesium - 30%
- Zinc - 20%
- Selenium - 10%
- Copper - 20%
- Manganese - 35%
- Chrome - 30%
- Molybdenum - 25%
- Chloride - 4%
Percent Daily Values for vitamins and minerals are based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Ingredients**: maltodextrin, protein blend (whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, egg white, hydrolyzed whey peptides, glutamine peptides), cocoa (processed with alkali), lipid blend (medium chain triglycerides, sunflower oil, high oleic oil content), partially hydrolyzed guar gum, natural and artificial flavors, lecithin, vitamin/mineral mixture (di-magnesium phosphate, calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, maltodextrin, ascorbic acid, iron orthophosphate, molybdenum A.A chelate, di-alpha tocopheryl acetate, boron proteinate, niacinamide, zinc oxide, magnesium sulfate, di-calcium pantothenate, selenomethionine, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin A palmitate, copper oxide, chromium polynicotinate, thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, beta carotene, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, cyanocobalamin), salt, Carbogen, Aminogen, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, lactase.
How to take Pro Gainer, directions for use: Mix one scoop of Pro Gainer with 480 ml. water, low-fat milk or your favorite drink. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. The product should not be used as a substitute for a nutritious diet. Stop taking the product if you feel any deviation from your normal health status.
Servings per package: Pro Gainer 2310 grams - 14, Pro Gainer 4620 grams - 28.
Contraindications: individual intolerance to the components of the product, pregnant and lactating women, persons under 18 years of age. Before use, consult a doctor.
Note: not a medicine.
Storage conditions: store away from direct sunlight, in a dry, cool place out of reach of children.
Expiration date: see packaging.
Manufacturer: Optimum Nutrition, Inc. Attn: Consumer Affairs Dept. 700 N. Commerce Street, Aurora, IL 60504, USA.
* description provided by the product manufacturer.
**nutrients and ingredients may vary slightly depending on product flavor.
