Mass Builder gainer is taken by athletes to improve muscle growth. Sports nutrition comes with additives such as vitamins and creatine. The product is a carbohydrate-protein drink. It is actively used by both professional bodybuilders and amateur bodybuilders in the gym.
Sports nutrition helps to increase energy reserves that enter the body along with food, which are used to build new muscle fibers. Gainer is ideal for those who cannot purposefully increase the calorie content of their daily diet. Not everyone can increase the number of meals they eat. Two servings of this drink per day provide 1026 kilocalories.
Composition and effectiveness
The sports supplement contains carbohydrates and proteins. The quantity of the first is 71, and the second - 19 grams. The carbohydrates included in the product are maltodextrin and easily digestible sugar. These compounds are not very expensive, so the additive itself has an affordable price. Professional trainers recommend taking this gainer to people who have problems gaining weight and muscle mass. Athletes with an endomorphic physique are not recommended to take this supplement. The simple carbohydrates contained in the product contribute to the accumulation of fat, which should not be allowed. For naturally thin people, this supplement is simply irreplaceable because it is affordable and effective.
Mass Builder, produced by VPLab, contains 1.5 grams of creatine per shake. This compound has a positive effect on energy metabolism and increases strength indicators, which allows athletes to adapt to power loads.
The role of carbohydrates
Many athletes know about the benefits of proteins, but not everyone realizes that the role of carbohydrates during regular exercise is no less important. They are an obligatory structural element of the tissues and cells of all living organisms, without exception. It is the main component of all organic substances existing on our planet. They perform quite a lot of primary functions:
- take part in the process of cell construction, including RNA and DNA;
- contribute to the regulation of osmotic pressure, depending on the concentration of glucose;
- provide the body with a sufficient supply of nutrients, including glycogen;
- are an integral element of cellular receptors;
- act as a source of energy: during the oxidation process 1 g. carbohydrates, the body releases 4.1 kcal of energy.
It is in the latter that the increased importance of carbohydrates is hidden for athletes and in particular bodybuilders, whose exercises are aimed specifically at building muscle mass.
How to take Mass Builder
They are most often determined by a coach or sports nutrition specialist. To correctly determine the daily intake, you should take into account the features of your menu and the degree of load. By analyzing this information, the number of missing calories that need to be compensated is calculated. Typically, a serving of gainer is taken either after completing a workout, or in the morning or evening as a snack.
Nutritional value
Per 100g powder | |
Calorie content | 372 kcal |
Proteins | 19.2 g |
BCAAs | 3.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 71.6 g |
sugar | 35.2 g |
maltodextrin | 36.4 g |
Fats | 0.4 g |
alimentary fiber | 1.9 g |
Sodium | 0.33 mg |
Creatine monohydrate | 1.5 g |
Reviews
Gainer is very popular among both professional bodybuilders and beginners due to its low cost. Athletes note pleasant taste characteristics. Most of all, athletes like the chocolate-flavored supplement. The supplement also has disadvantages. Some athletes note that they are not happy with the soy present in the product. Negative reviews often write about indigestion after consuming the product. If you follow a balanced diet, follow a routine and exercise, this supplement will give the desired result.
Gainer Mass Builder
Igor April 15, 2019
Questions about the product VPLab Mass Builder (5000 g)
Artem 22.08.2021 04:36 | Is it possible to drink 3 times a day or more if gaining weight is very difficult (ectomorph), and it is not always possible to gain at least 3500-4000 calories with food? Is it possible to drink at night in this situation? Can it be mixed with milk? As I understand it, you shouldn’t drink before training, it’s better between meals and after training? Thank you!!! <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 22.08.2021 09:00 First of all, you need to normalize your normal diet, otherwise it will be difficult to gain weight. Do not try to increase the number of gainer intakes to large numbers, there may be problems with digestibility. Start with 1-2 intakes. You shouldn't take it at night, casein is better. Between meals and after training is optimal |
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Eugene 19.08.2021 01:43 | Does it make sense to take creatine separately in addition to the gainer, given that it is already included in the gainer? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 19.08.2021 10:13 There is not a lot of creatine per serving, so it certainly makes sense to take it separately, especially during energy-intensive workouts |
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Tatiana 28.06.2021 10:34 | My son inv. 1 group. Height 165, weight 50, age 50 years. There was no muscle mass at all. Can he take Mass builder and how? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 28.06.2021 10:56 What is the reason for disability? |
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Alexander Viktorovich Klimkin 17.04.2020 18:40 | Why is the price lower than on the company’s official website by 1000 rubles? |
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Anton 11.02.2020 11:35 | Hello, age 24, weight 52, height 169. Please explain how to drink this gainer on non-training days? I recently bought it, the plastic packaging weighs 2.3 kg. I also wanted to know if the measuring spoon is for 50 or 100 grams? Thanks in advance. <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 11.02.2020 17:29 Alternatively, take two servings daily between meals |
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Timur 21.01.2020 10:28 | Hello, I am 18 years old, height 185/100 kg, if I drink this gainer will I gain muscle mass or just fat? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 21.01.2020 11:58 It all depends on your diet (normal eating) and proper training <Arut> 3.02.2020 12:23 When I drink Mass Bulder (6 times already) I get diarrhea within an hour, what should I do? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 3.02.2020 12:30 What portion do you mix with what? And what time is the reception? <Arut> 3.02.2020 18:28 100 per 300 L with milk or water after training (19.00-21.00) <Arut> 3.02.2020 18:29 Thank you in advance !! <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 3.02.2020 20:22 Always dilute with water. Try half the serving for now. <Arut> 3.02.2020 23:07 Thank you very much) and one more question, what do you recommend about a testosterone booster, which one can be taken with this? For one thing, they say the erection will be better??? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 4.02.2020 10:12 There are many products based on, say, ecdisthene, choose which one is more convenient for you |
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Olga 10.12.2019 20:53 | My son has been playing hockey for almost 14 years, 6 training sessions a week for 3 hours, when we went to compete with the national team, they were given a gainer, now the coach says that it wouldn’t hurt them to take it and some need more muscle mass, I read that there are no contraindications for people under 18 years of age, please tell me what to do? Or can it still be taken with such loads? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 11.12.2019 10:22 You need to consult your son in person with a sports doctor. Based on the examination and tests, he will decide whether to take |
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Fedya 26.09.2019 07:25 | Can I take it before training? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.09.2019 08:17 Best taken after workout |
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Tatiana 2.08.2019 15:24 | Hello! I purchased this gainer on the advice of the seller. There was another one earlier. Weight 43.8, height 157, I need to gain weight, especially in the butt. I train at home. Drink 2 servings a day? How is it written there? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 3.08.2019 13:17 No, start with one after training. How is your diet? <Tatyana> 3.08.2019 16:02 Well, unfortunately, I don’t eat much, but I do eat chicken, turkey, vegetables, buckwheat, cheese. For example, take a chicken breast, then I eat half of the half. Sometimes it happens that there is no time to eat, and I eat cheese or drink kefir. And another question is that there is no information on the packaging on how to drink on non-training days. Probably only on training days? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 3.08.2019 21:27 I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to gain weight with such nutrition. <Tatyana> 7.08.2019 18:51 In general, should you eat normally? Do I eat a lot of protein (meat, eggs) or can I eat everything?) And drink this gainer only once after training? Right? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 7.08.2019 22:29 Regular meals 5-6 times a day. And in addition, start taking 1 serving of gainer after training. If necessary, then add another dose |
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Gleb 21.07.2019 17:16 | Hello, I bought mass builder 1.2 kg strawberry yogurt, the taste is pleasant. Then I decided to order the same gainer, but only 5 kg, with the same taste. But the smell is completely different, it’s more crumbly or something, I tried it, it tastes like shit, I don’t know the taste of yeast, it’s like, please tell me, good people, is this how it should be or is it a fake, and should a gainer be the same? The packaging is identical, but instead of a matte finish, it’s glossy, and the composition is much different. |
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Alexander 1.06.2019 23:53 | Hello, the question is that on the mass builder packaging it says to take 100 g (2 scoops) per 300 ml, at the same time on the packaging it says energy value per 100 g is 391 kcal and next to it it says per serving 532 kcal, so the serving is 100 gram or more, and in this case how to choose the number of grams per serving? <Alexander> 1.06.2019 23:54 And yes, a 100 ml measuring spoon in grams on the scales turns out to be 57 grams of product <Alexander> 1.06.2019 23:57 Thank you in advance <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 2.06.2019 16:35 Stir 100 g of powder (~4 tablespoons) in 300 ml of water. Take 1-2 times a day. Mix 100 g of powder (one scoop) with 300 ml of water. *The package includes a 100 gram measuring spoon. |
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Max 30.05.2019 23:31 | Is it possible to take Mass Builder Gainer with any creatine and how to use it correctly? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 31.05.2019 10:46 Creatine is included in the mass gainer |
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Islam 16.03.2019 13:46 | Mass builder how to drink correctly, before meals or after meals?? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 16.03.2019 15:42 This is also a food. Take after training and between meals |
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Khalid 11.08.2018 23:49 | Can you please tell me whether I can drink gainer and matrix at the same time? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 12.08.2018 00:03 It doesn't make sense |
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Ivan 10.06.2018 18:51 | good evening, can you tell me if bcaa xplode powder mass builder can be taken together? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 10.06.2018 22:07 After training it’s quite possible |
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Aslan 10.06.2018 16:54 | Tell me, can the gainer be combined with bsaa powder? that is, drink both gainer and bsaa? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 10.06.2018 17:11 Yes, it's quite possible 10.06.2018 17:15 Thank you |
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Eugene 22.01.2018 03:10 | I got this gainer as a gift, with so much sugar I would never have bought it for myself! I couldn’t bear to throw away so much product…. Yes, and this is not grateful, and I decided to add a spoonful of Siberian fiber to a serving to lower the glycemic index Question to a specialist: what do you think about this? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 22.01.2018 12:14 Yes. It’s quite possible to do that <Evgeniy> 22.01.2018 16:15 Thank you! <Tatyana> 7.08.2019 18:55 Evgeniy, what kind of Siberian fiber did you add? |
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Maksim 17.12.2017 11:09 | Tell me, it says 100g (1 scoop), and on the package it says 100g (2 scoops), so what should I believe? <Alexander> 19.12.2017 12:12 Use 2 scoops |
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Nikita 9.11.2017 19:39 | Isn't there too much sugar per 100 grams of product? How will the gastrointestinal tract react to this? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 9.11.2017 20:48 Each gainer has its own buyer for different training purposes. Everyone's gastrointestinal tract reacts individually, you need to select the dose |
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Newbie 26.09.2017 16:57 | With this gainer creatine 5g should you drink monohydrate and how much water should you mix? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.09.2017 17:14 I don’t understand the question. Formulate it. <Newbie> 26.09.2017 19:44 Mix 5g of creatine with how many ml of water? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.09.2017 21:27 It's better to drink with juice. 200 ml is enough. |
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Grozny 18.09.2017 13:18 | Please tell me who knows, in the description they write, for example, “100g of powder per 300ml of liquid. Take 2-3 times a day." I don’t understand whether to split one such portion into two/three times. Or one serving 3 times (i.e. 3 servings)?. Many manufacturers write this way, but I still can’t really understand <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 18.09.2017 13:21 Mix 100 g of powder (~4 tablespoons) in 300 ml of water - this is one serving, one-time. How many such servings per day depends on your diet and training. |
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Newbie 14.09.2017 17:25 | Tell me, a beginner, 18 years old, weight 72 kg, what kind of creatine to drink with this gainer, please advise <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 14.09.2017 17:49 Any one you think is necessary |
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Coast 10.09.2017 13:54 | Tell me, creatine monohudrate 1kg ultimate natrion is recommended to drink 20g per day 4 times 5g per day with this gainer 20g? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 10.09.2017 21:51 Creatine per serving 1.5 g. This is nothing. But it makes sense to drink 20 grams of creatine per day only during the loading phase, otherwise 5 grams after training is enough |
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Paste 5.09.2017 16:03 | Can this gainer be taken with creatine monohudrate 1kg 4 times a day, 5g of creatine <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 5.09.2017 16:06 There is no need to drink 5 grams of creatine 4 times a day. <Past> 5.09.2017 16:43 How long can you describe? I’m in the army, weight 70 kg, 18 years old <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 5.09.2017 16:47 5 g after training, on rest days 5 g in the morning <Past> 5.09.2017 20:56 Is it okay to drink 75g 4 times a day? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 6.09.2017 07:17 If your diet is poor, you can drink 4 servings of gainer |
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Konstantin 26.08.2017 21:10 | 18 years old weight 70 kg no diets 3 times a week three times how to drink this gainer with creatine monohudrate <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.08.2017 23:53 Creatine 5 g after training, on rest days 5 g in the morning, gainer 2-3 servings per day between meals and after training <Konstantin> 27.08.2017 06:57 How many grams and how much weight gainer can you take? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 27.08.2017 07:54 Stir 100 g of powder (~4 tablespoons) in 300 ml of water. Take 1-2 times a day. Mix 100 g of powder (one scoop) with 300 ml of water. *The package includes a 100 gram measuring spoon. <Konstantin> 27.08.2017 13:23 This is 5 grams after breakfast, after lunch, after training and after dinner. Should creatine be mixed with gainer or separately? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 27.08.2017 14:54 Drink creatine after training, you can take it with a gainer |
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Bogdan 21.01.2017 00:36 | Please tell me, I used to take the chocolate flavor so when you mixed it it was thick, but when I took the strawberry it foamed like a milkshake and I could feel it on my teeth, is that how it should be or is it some kind of fake? <Maxim Nosov, expert 5lb> 23.01.2017 12:01 Good afternoon. It is impossible to purchase a fake from us, since all deliveries are only from official suppliers. Flavors and consistency may vary. |
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Sergey 20.01.2017 18:33 | Which gainer is better Mass Builder or Max Mass from SEI Nutrition? <Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 20.01.2017 22:51 It is impossible to say which one is better and which one will suit you. Each one finds its own consumer. <Ruslan> 20.01.2017 18:50 Both are good, look at the ingredients and decide based on your goals which suits you better! <Ilya> 5.03.2017 02:21 Max Mass is some kind of stupid scam compared to this gainer |
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Gainer and training program
To gain muscle mass in a few months, using gainers alone is not enough. The staff of our fitness center can help you find a beautiful and healthy body. Try individual classes with a trainer: experienced instructors, based on the results of initial fitness testing, will create a personal training program for you and taking gainers.
There is no longer any need to study the information yourself. Personal training is the best choice for those who prefer safety and an individual approach.
Review of sports gainers
Currently, the sports nutrition market offers a wide range of nutritional supplements for athletes. Which gainer will be the most effective and good for you depends on various factors: the composition of the supplement, its cost, your taste and the average number of months it takes you to gain weight from the start of use.
Let's consider products that have already proven themselves positively among athletes.
Cytogainer
A sports supplement that is suitable for both beginners and professional athletes. It contains large doses of complex carbohydrates and protein. The gainer is high-calorie: one serving (150 grams) contains 600 kcal (80 g of carbohydrates and 54 g of protein). The manufacturer recommends using Cytogainer 3 times a day every day, regardless of whether you exercise or not.
Cost - 2680 rubles. for 2.7 kg.
Serious Mass
The gainer is based on protein from raw eggs, a complex of vitamins, creatine and minerals. New from Optimum Nutrition. It differs from other gainers in that most of the calories here come from protein. Its source is whey isolate, the purest and most expensive of these ingredients. If you follow the instructions for use, you can gain up to 6 kg of pure muscle mass in the first month.
Cost - 4061 rubles. for 5.5 kg.
Hyper Mass 5000
An ideal option for beginner athletes, allowing you to gain up to 10 kg of lean muscle mass over several months of active training and a balanced diet. The improvement in physical fitness, visible to the naked eye, compensates for the cloyingly sweet taste.
Cost - 2988 rub. for 4 kg.
King Mass XL Ronie Coleman
It has one of the most pleasant tastes among gainers - similar to a milkshake. Does not irritate the digestive system and is suitable even for people with gastrointestinal diseases. Promotes the fastest possible recovery of the body after the most strenuous activities in the gym.
Cost - 2991 rub. for 2.75 kg.
BSN True Mass
A minimum amount of sugar and a balanced set of proteins along with carbohydrates. Source of a wide variety of essential amino acids. Helps athletes with accelerated metabolism during extreme training. Practically does not promote fat gain compared to analogues.
Cost - 3659 rubles. for 4.65 kg.
Up Your Mass
The composition includes a lipid complex (fatty acids), glutamine, high-quality protein, amino acids and vitamins. This gainer does not get boring: many beginners adore it for its wide variety of flavors. Insulin levels return to normal during use, which ensures a significant increase in strength from the first days of training.
Cost - 2690 rubles. for 2.27 kg.
Mutant Mass
The famous bodybuilder Rich Piana took part in the advertising campaign for the gainer, which influenced the popularity of the product. The optimal combination of proteins and carbohydrates enhances anabolism. Some athletes are unhappy with the high amount of sugar in the composition, but this compensates for the excellent taste. One of the best options in terms of price and quality ratio.
Cost - 4420 rubles. for 6.8 kg.
When to take gainers
The growth of muscle mass will occur only if the correct principles of nutrition are followed with an optimal ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The use of gainers has a strong effect on thin men and girls with a fast metabolism. People with a full physique who are prone to obesity are recommended to use sports nutrition instead of gainer to burn fat.
Approximate dosages depend on your body weight and the number of meals per day, they are presented in the following table:
Nutrition | 2 times | 3 times | 4 times |
Body mass | |||
50 kg | 100 g | 90 g | 80 g |
60 kg | 120 g | 105 g | 90 g |
70 kg | 140 g | 120 g | 105 g |
80 kg | 160 g | 140 g | 115 g |
90 kg | 180 g | 155 g | 130 g |
100 kg | 200 g | 170 g | 140 g |
To clarify the method of use and dosage, read the instructions for use indicated on the packaging of each gainer, as well as the article on our blog.
Sports nutrition intake schedule
The nutritional supplement is usually taken on training days (3-5 times a week) before and after exercise.
In the first case, you should take the gainer with food 30–60 minutes before starting physical exercise. The body will better absorb protein, and you will receive the necessary boost of energy. Everyone's metabolism is different: you should increase the time you use the gainer before training if you feel discomfort and heaviness in your stomach.
The amino acids in the gainer taken after training will become building materials for muscles, and carbohydrates will provide the body with an additional supply of calories. At the end of strength training, it is recommended to give the body a short break: drink water and take BCAA. The gainer should be consumed no earlier than 30 minutes after training.
Some of the gainers should be taken constantly, regardless of the number of training days per week.