{"id":34887,"date":"2025-01-08T12:07:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T17:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=34887"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:59:35","slug":"when-to-use-mass-gainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/when-to-use-mass-gainer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Times A Mass Gainer Comes In Handy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some supplements, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/popular\/nitric-oxide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">l-arginine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/bodytech-beta-alanine-5-1-oz-powder\/vs-2699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beta-alanine<\/a>, have somewhat cryptic names that may require consumers who aren\u2019t scientists to do a little research to understand. Others, though, are much more obvious.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/protein-powders\/mass-gainers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mass gainers<\/a>, for one, do precisely what you\u2019d imagine: help you put on mass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/protein-powders\/mass-gainers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weight gainers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/protein-powders\/mass-gainers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gainer powders<\/a>, \u201cmass gainers are high-calorie supplements containing a blend of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/protein-powders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein<\/a>, carbs, fats, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/amino-acids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amino acids<\/a> and additional nutrients that support weight gain\u2014specifically the gain of lean body mass,\u201d explains registered dietitian <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mallory.aldred\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mallory Aldred,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> R.D., founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whatmalloryeats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Mallory Eats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mass gainers are most commonly used by bodybuilders in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/how-long-to-bulk\/\">bulking phase<\/a>, which is a period marked by increased caloric intake for intentional lean mass gain, says Brittany Michels, R.D.N., <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.S., C.P.T, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/lp\/nutritionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vitamin Shoppe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But these unique supplements can certainly benefit those who never intend to show off their muscles on stage. In fact, those with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strength goals, specific athletes, and even folks in need of a quick calorie fix might want to grab a tub. Ahead, a closer look at all the times a mass gainer can come in handy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-family: 'Josefin Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERTS:<\/strong><\/em><em><em><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mallory.aldred\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mallory Aldred,<\/a> R.D., is a registered dietitian and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whatmalloryeats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Mallory Eats<\/a>. Brittany Michels, R.D.N., M.S., C.P.T, is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/lp\/nutritionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vitamin Shoppe<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>1. You Need Sustenance, Quick!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might come as a surprise, but you don\u2019t have to be a gym hardo to benefit from having a mass gainer on hand. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMass gainers can also be a convenient meal replacement for those who\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">struggle to meet their caloric needs,\u201d says <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online performance and nutrition coach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seamusmatthewsullivan\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seamus Sullivan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, C.S.C.S.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While daily calorie and protein needs vary based on age, body composition, activity level, goals, and more, a single serving of a mass gainer can eat up half of your daily needs in one fell swoop (er, scoop).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sets mass gainers apart from the calorie-dense foods you might be inclined to grab at a gas station when you are capital-H-hungry (or worse, hangry) is their macro- and micro-nutrient profile. Most mass gainers contain about 1,000 calories, more than 50 grams of protein, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/fiber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiber<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/enzymes\/digestive-enzymes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digestive enzymes<\/a> for just 10 to 15 grams of sugar per serving, says Sullivan. Indeed, the popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/mass-gainer-vanilla-12-lb-powder\/grw-12394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBUM Mass Gainer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains more than 1,00 calories plus 53 grams of protein and 16 grams of sugar per serving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, the highly processed foods that individuals usually turn to when in a food crunch often contain a tremendous amount of sugar and trans fats without the benefit of filling, nourishing protein, Sullivan says. (For reference, a package of eight <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostesscakes.com\/everyday-snacks\/twinkies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twinkies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains 1,120 calories and 128 grams of sugar but just eight grams of protein.) \u201cThe high sugar content of other fast foods often triggers dopamine responses and overconsumption,\u201d says Sullivan. \u201cTogether, these lead to weight gain that isn\u2019t necessarily aligned with your desired body composition.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a pinch, a mass gainer can be a much more nourishing option than your usual impulse eats. Of course, you can always stick to half a serving if you don&#8217;t quite need the full shebang.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. You Want To Bulk Up\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodybuilders are no strangers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/how-long-to-bulk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bulking phases<\/a>\u2014but <em>anyone<\/em> who wants to build muscle mass and achieve a more muscular look might consider engaging in one (or at least upping protein and calorie content), according to Sullivan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building muscle requires a combination of being in a calorie surplus, consuming adequate protein for muscle protein synthesis (a.k.a. muscle growth and repair), and lifting things up and putting them down, he explains. Resistance training shears microscopic tears into the muscle fibers, which the body needs extra energy (calories) and amino acids (the building blocks of protein) to repair, he explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/how-long-to-bulk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Long Should You Bulk For To Make Meaningful Gains?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, men and women must consume an extra <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpt.com\/blog\/important-hypertrophy-protein-total-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 and 300 calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per day, respectively, as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5852756\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one gram per pound of body weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> daily for optimal muscle mass gain from resistance training. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mass gainer, which, again, provides a substantial amount of calories and high protein content, can help supplement your daily food intake, making it easier to meet these increased calorie and protein needs, Michels suggests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. You Have A Health Goal That Requires Lean Mass<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of putting on lean muscle mass don\u2019t start and stop at aesthetics. \u201cPutting on lean muscle mass can speed up metabolism, improve joint health, strengthen bones, boost mobility, and reduce mortality risk via disease prevention,\u201d says Aldred. Given that the high protein and calorie content in mass gainers can help an individual put on lean muscle, these supplements can facilitate a range of linked health goals. So, whether you&#8217;re concerned about bone health or want to be able to rough-and-tumble with your grandkids, a mass gainer might be an unexpected but welcome support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using a mass gainer to promote overall health and well-being, Aldred recommends specifically \u201clooking out for added sugars and trying to opt for one with 10 grams or less per serving.\u201d After all, experts recommend <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that adults have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-types\/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no more than 30 grams of sugar per day<\/a>, as high sugar intake has been linked with increased systemic inflammation, as well as increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, and weight gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cA bonus would be a gainer with digestive enzymes to increase nutrient absorption and reduce potential bloating,\u201d Aldred adds. Many popular options, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/mass-gainer-sweet-vanilla-102-64-oz-powder\/tpl-13924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparent Labs Mass Gainer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, contain a digestive enzyme blend to help your body break down nutrients and utilize them for strength and wellness gains rather than passing them through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. You\u2019re Post-Cut\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on the other side of a cut\u2014for instance, you recently competed in a bodybuilding competition, had a wrestling match, or participated in a fashion show\u2014it makes sense that you might feel inclined to scarf down pastries, potato chips, donuts, and other desserts until the end of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While those foods will help you put weight back on, \u201cconsuming a high amount of refined sugar and processed pantry foods can leave you feeling lethargic and physically uncomfortable,\u201d says Aldred. Part of the reason here is that consuming high amounts of sugar all at once spikes your blood sugar. Your body then responds to this input by dumping a sugar-regulating hormone called insulin into your bloodstream, she explains. While this helps lower your blood sugar levels faster than you can say \u2018how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop,\u2019 it can also cause a blood sugar crash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/weight-loss-metabolism-tactics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Keep Weight Loss From Wrecking Your Metabolism<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fatigue associated with a blood sugar crash is no big deal if you&#8217;re relaxing in front of <em>30 Rock<\/em> reruns the day after your competition or event. However, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you&#8217;re at work and the gym, that lack of energy becomes a problem\u2014and that\u2019s when a mass gainer can come in handy, according to Aldred. Since it contains significantly less sugar and more protein than pantry foods, \u201ctaking a mass gainer will support higher energy, which allows you to be in a calorie surprise and still stick to your routine,\u201d Aldred says. Take that, all-consuming appetite!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. You\u2019re An Athlete\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With sports in which size offers an advantage (think rugby, shot put, powerlifting), mass gainers can help you improve your performance, says Sullivan. \u201cThey can also be useful for athletes in weight class sports, like wrestling, where gaining muscle within your weight class can be done strategically,\u201d he says. By supporting increases in lean mass via their high calorie and protein content, mass gainer supplements could support your unique athletic pursuits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to ensuring that your mass gainer supports your athletic endeavors is to monitor progress through body composition, performance, and energy tracking, according to Sullivan. \u201cIf the supplement no longer helps or starts conflicting with your sport-specific goals, it\u2019s time to reassess,\u201d he says. Feeling sluggish during training due to the extra calorie intake or experiencing decreased reaction time due to increased weight, for example, both signal that a mass gainer may be working against your athletic goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some supplements, like l-arginine and beta-alanine, have somewhat cryptic names that may require consumers who aren\u2019t scientists to do a little research to understand. Others, though, are much more obvious.\u00a0Mass gainers, for one, do precisely what you\u2019d imagine: help you put on mass.\u00a0 Also known as weight gainers and gainer powders, \u201cmass gainers are high-calorie<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/when-to-use-mass-gainer\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Times A Mass Gainer Comes In 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