Most bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts who are in the market for protein powders are familiar with the term ‘weight gainer’ because of its high-calorie content. However, these products have been reinventing themselves over the years and have become more diverse in health benefits. They are so much more than just supplements that help you with weight gain.
These supplements are meant to be used as a meal replacement rather than a quick fix for your appetite. They are also often used as pre-workout supplements to help fuel muscle growth and endurance. Some companies are developing weight gainers that can be used as post-workout supplements to help provide other nutrition benefits.
Some weight gainers also contain ingredients that can assist with digestion, reduce allergic reactions, increase energy levels, improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety levels, improved mood states and general cognitive function. Learn more about these mass gainers and what they can do for your body.
If you are trying to lose fat and gain muscle, weight/mass gainers may not be the best option. WPC/WPI are better options as they don't have added carbs and are lower in calories.
Weight gainers are better suited to people who struggle to put weight on or train hard and don't get enough food to create a calorie surplus or put on muscle mass.