Gainer – best gainers for mass (how to choose and use)

A gainer is a supplement designed for people who struggle to eat enough calories through regular meals. It combines carbohydrates and protein in one shake and is most often used to make it easier to achieve a calorie surplus needed for muscle mass gain.

The point of a gainer isn't to "replace" food, but to supplement it in moments when you're short on calories: post-workout, between meals, or when you're busy. If you're already hitting a surplus easily through food, a gainer probably isn't necessary.

The smartest choice is a gainer that fits your plan: controlled sugar, decent protein content and realistic calories per serving. Gainer works great with creatine, and for fast protein there's also whey protein.