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The Best Weight Gainer Products

If you have a poor appetite, a highly active metabolism, or an on-the-go lifestyle, consuming enough calories to gain weight through whole foods alone is a challenge. Weight gainers can add extra calories to your diet t help you reach your goal. With the right weight-gain products you've got nothing to lose and quite a bit to gain.

  1. High Protein Supplements

    • Protein from eggs and egg whites is absorbed at a medium rate.

      Weight gainers are high protein supplements whose source consists mainly of whey proteins. Some also include other proteins such as from milk and eggs. A measure called Biological Value (BV) rates how easily your body absorbs different proteins. Whey protein has the highest BV rating. Egg and soy proteins are absorbed at a medium rate and casein protein, which is found in milk, absorbs slowly.

    Types

    • You can mix powdered weight gainers with liquids to make shakes.

      Normally, weight gainers come in powder form, soyou can mix them with liquids to form protein drinks or shakes. You also can choose from a few liquid weight-gain supplements that offer an alternative for people who don't want to take the time to mix their own drinks. In addition to protein, supplements may contain creatine and glutamine, additives that can help you gain weight.

    Optimum Weight Gain

    • Avoid weight-gain products loaded with fat and simple sugars. Instead, look for more nutritious supplements. One of the best on the market is Optimum Serious Mass. This weight gainer contains 1,250 calories per serving in water, and 1,630 calories when mixed with lowfat milk. It combines fast- and slow- digesting protein sources including whey, egg and casien. It also contains creatine, L-glutamine and glutamine peptides, antioxidants and 25 vitamins and minerals. You can order Optimum Serious Mass from a number of websites, including optimumnutrition.com, Bodybuilders.com, supplements.com and advantagesupplements.com. You will also find it at GNC stores throughout the U. S.

    Powdered Products

    • CytoSport's Cyto Gainer is a good supplement for those who do not want to eat or drink dairy products.This product contains whey and whey peptides and is 98 percent lactose-free. It also contains creatine monohydrate and L-glutamine, and is 97 percent fat-free. It contains no fructose, sucrose or simple sugars. You can order Cyto Gainer online from cytosport.com, bodybuilding.com, vitadigest.com and mysupplementstore.com. It also is available at Hi-Health stores throughout the U. S. For those who prefer flavored supplements, Natures Best Zero Carb Isopure is an excellent choice. This supplement contains whey protein and is enriched with glutamine. It contains no lactose, fat or carbohydrates. It is sweetened with a zero-calorie sweetener made from sugar. Isopure comes in 10 flavors, including pineapple orange banana, cookies and cream, Dutch chocolate, banana cream and mango peach. You will find it online from naturesbest.com, SupplementWarehouse.com, Bodybuilding.com and vitaminshoppe.com. GNC stores also stock Isopure.

    Liquid Supplements

    • If the convenience of pre-mixed protein drinks and shakes appeals to you, Natures Best produces its Zero Carb Isopure in a protein drink that comes in eight different flavors. Worldwide Extreme Pure Protein RTD is a lactose-free drink that contains whey protein and L-glutamine. Order it online from a1nutrition.com or purchase it at GNC stores.

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