General
mass gainer
What does mass gainer mean?
A calorie-dense supplement blending protein and lots of carbs, used by hard gainers to hit a big surplus when whole food is hard to eat.
"He slams a mass gainer between meals to hit 4,000 calories."
Origin
Sports-supplement product category for bulking.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mass gainer?
A mass gainer is a high-calorie powder blending protein with large amounts of carbs, used to hit a calorie surplus for building size when eating enough whole food is hard.
Who should use a mass gainer?
They're aimed at hardgainers with fast metabolisms or big appetites who struggle to eat enough calories from food alone to grow.
Are mass gainers just sugar?
Many are carb-heavy with a lot of sugar, so reading the label matters; some people prefer to make their own with oats, whey and peanut butter for cleaner calories.
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