Weight Gainers: Supplements for Building Size

Weight Gainers & Bodybuilding

Any body builder will understand the importance of a weight gainer. For all body builders eating a protein enriched diet is more than important. Weight gainers are exactly what they need to do get that extra protein for their hard and long workouts. Testosterone Supplements may aid in the bodybuilding process.

 

Earlier weight gainers were cheap and were loaded with fats and sugars to give the extra calorie content. The serving size was 128 oz. and each serving would contain 3000 calories. The disadvantage of these weight gainers was that the protein content in them was of poor quality.

Protein quality is determined by a factor known as biological value and is the measure of how effectively your body can use that protein. It basically refers to how fast and effectively your body can use up that protein.

 

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Hence the protein form having a high biological value or shortly BV is whey protein (BV 159)and a low BV protein is caesin (BV 77). This value shows how readily that particular protein is absorbed. Sometimes it is good to eat proteins with low BV as they are to be absorbed slowly, for eg. before sleeping. Though generally high BV proteins should be taken.

Even the sugar contained in the protein should be considered. High sugar content in proteins may lead to insulin spike and also increase the levels of seratonin. Increased sugar level may cause headaches, irritability and drowsiness. Though not all but many people may feel these problems due to increased sugar levels in proteins.

Contents of Weight Gaining Suplements

You should always look at the nutrition label on the weight gainer before using it. You should go for a moderate sugar content protein. Generally 30 to 60 grams of sugar content under the carbohydrates is considered good. Also you should be cautious about the carb/protein/fat ratio. You need sugar as much you need protein and even fats. Generally proteins should be twice as much as fats and carbohydrates i.e. sugars should be twice as much as proteins.

A few common proteins with their BV are:

- Whey Protein Isolate 159
- Whey Protein Concentrate 104
- Whole Egg 100
- Egg White 88
- Chicken/Turkey 79
- Casein 77
- Soy 74

You can even make your own weight gainer supplement. It is quite easy and effective. The most easy method to make your gainer is to get a regular protein powder, mix it with a few tablespoons of canola oil or flax and you can also add some flavor to it in the form of essence. For more proteins you can also add some processed egg whites or peanut butter. An example of a recipe make your own weight gainer supplement is given below.

16 oz. 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 banana
1 serving whey protein

This will contain Approx. Total: 820 calories
95 g carbs (40g sugars)
48g fat (but only 10g sat fat, plus lots of Omega 3)
53g protein

Some of the best weight gainers available in the market include,

> Prolab's N Large 2
> Twinlab's Super Gainer's Fuel 2500
> Champion Nutrition Super Heavyweight Gainer
> EAS Myoplex Mass
> Weider Mega Mass 4000

So now you don't have to think as to are the weight gainers dangerous or are they healthy, just go for it. You will surely benefit from them.