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Looking in the popular press, you’d be forgiven for thinking that everybody on planet earth is on a quick mission to lose weight. (Hulk Voice) 'Punt humans, I've come to Smashhhhhh!!!
While it’s probably fair to say that obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing the world today, there are still plenty of people out there who are actually looking to put on weight in a healthy way, for many reasons, and not just to look like the Hulk and go human smashing 🙂
We here at DHC have got you back as always! So forget them stick insects in the press.
Here are some of the best tips for gaining weight in a healthy way along with our Best Weight Gainer Supplement UK review.
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Get SMART. It may be a management cliche but specific, measurable and realistic targets are crucial to achieving any goal.
Your aim is to push yourself as hard as you safely and reasonably can, while still being realistic about the fact that you need time on your side too.
Actually, measure your progress. What generally happens in any weight-gain process is that change happens a little at a time and may go unnoticed unless you take the time to check.
Try to find an accountability partner. This may sound like another management cliche but it genuinely does help a lot of people.
Share your goals with someone you trust and respect and listen to them.
It’s great if they can join you in your journey, e.g. by working out with you, but just having someone to be there for you can really make a huge difference to your chances of success.
As you train, your muscles will keep adapting to the exercises you use, so keep changing them to keep your muscles paying attention.
Rest and sleep are vital. Your muscles and your mind both need downtime to repair and regenerate themselves.
Eat the right food at the right times. This may mean adjusting your meals between training and non-training days.
On the subject of eating the right food, mass gainers are designed to provide the nourishment you need in a convenient package.
As with just about any popular product, they vary widely in quality.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up our top ten list of the best mass and weight gainers.
CNP Professional Pro Mass
Nutritional Information
- 35g Protein
- Gain Mass
- 45-90 Servings
- Complex Carbs
Vanilla Flavour
Nutritional Information | 100g (4 scoops) in 568ml of water | 50g (2 scoops) in 568ml of skimmed milk |
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Energy | 1610kJ / 380kcal | 1583kJ /372kcal |
Fat of which saturates | 4.9g 3.1g | 3.6g 2.3g |
Carbohydrate of which sugars | 49.0g 6.8g | 48.0g 27.0g* |
Fibre | 1.3g | 0.7g |
Protein | 35.0g | 37.0g |
Salt | 0.17g | 0.72g |
*There is a higher sugar content when mixed with milk due to the lactose (a natural sugar) contained in milk.
Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk, soya lecithin), Milk Protein Concentrate (micellar casein, whey protein), Flavouring, Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Oil, Thickener (xanthan gum), Sweetener (sucralose), Coloring (beta carotene).
Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
Suitable for vegetarians.
May also contain wheat or eggs.
The exact nutritional values of this product depend on the specific flavour and how you use it, but all deliver at least 35g of protein. CNP recommends that users consume either 100g in water or 50g in skimmed milk, the latter of which adds an extra element of protein.
In both cases, most of the protein comes from whey, specifically whey concentrate, but there is also a small quantity of micellar casein. Regardless of which method you use, each serving also contains about 50g of carbohydrate and in the region of 380 calories.
Pro Mass is on the lighter side compared to some of the products on this list, but we think it’s good that users have choice. Some people will only want to bulk up a little and hence this product could be far better suited to their needs than heavier-duty options.
Available flavours are: vanilla, banana, chocolate and strawberry.
Verdict - This is a niche product, but could be just what you need if all you want to do is put on a little extra mass.
CNP Pro Mass - Strawberry, 4.5Kg
- CNP PRO MASS is a quality calorie dense mass gain drink
- QUALITY INGREDIENTS - blend of premium proteins, complex carbohydrates & smart fats
- LOW IN SUGAR & contains less than 3% lactose making it easy to digest
- CNP PRO MASS is a quality calorie dense mass gain drink
- QUALITY INGREDIENTS - blend of premium proteins, complex carbohydrates & smart fats
- LOW IN SUGAR & contains less than 3% lactose making it easy to digest
- 35g PROTEIN PER SERVING - in order to gain muscle mass and bodyweight, an increase in calories is essential
- DESIGNED FOR YOU - we want you to have the tastiest, easiest method of putting mass on quickly so you feel motivated and excited to train
Mutant Mass
Nutritional Information
Mutant have a fun and quirky image, but they produce some serious health and fitness products and Mass certainly lives up to their high standards.
Servings are 260g of powder, which can be mixed with water or milk, the latter adding extra protein.
The exact nutritional value depends on your flavour and mixer, but is in the region of 50g protein, derived from whey, casein and egg, plus 180g carbohydrates and 1000 calories.
There’s also an impressive 34 g BCAAs, EAAs, glutamine & glutamine precursors & arginine. Here’s the really good news, Mutant takes taste seriously and so the available flavours are pretty impressive. They are: cookies & cream, strawberry banana, chocolate, vanilla, chocolate hazelnut and peanut butter chocolate.
In case you thought we’d missed a comma, no, “strawberry banana” is a single flavour.
We have to say that some users report that this brand is strong enough to generate quite a bit of gas, hence users may wish to look at taking a digestive enzyme as well to deal with this potential issue.
Verdict - Let’s be honest, while performance is important, it’s nice to have a product with a decent taste and Mutant Mass is way ahead of the competition in the range on offer. It’s also has a lot to offer in terms of helping users put on lean muscle.
MUTANT Mass Weight Gainer Protein Powder with a Whey Isolate, Concentrate, and...
- WEIGHT GAINER | Multi award-winning weight gainer sold in over 100 countries, delivers over 1,100 specially engineered calories per serving, with 52% less sugar than previous formulas.
- 36 GRAMS OF THE BEST WEIGHT GAINERS | Each MUTANT MASS includes 36 grams of BCAAs, EAAs, and 10.4 grams glutamine, glutamine precursors, and arginine, which helps you bulk up!
- WEIGHT GAINER | Multi award-winning weight gainer sold in over 100 countries, delivers over 1,100 specially engineered calories per serving, with 52% less sugar than previous formulas.
- 36 GRAMS OF THE BEST WEIGHT GAINERS | Each MUTANT MASS includes 36 grams of BCAAs, EAAs, and 10.4 grams glutamine, glutamine precursors, and arginine, which helps you bulk up!
- 56 GRAMS OF QUALITY PROTEIN | Protein is vital to build and repair body tissue and fight viral and bacterial infections. Immune system powerhouses such as antibodies and immune system cells rely on protein.
- BALANCED NUTRITION | This weight gainer is packed with 192 grams of clean carbohydrates (including whole-food complex carbs (barley starch, sweet potato, rolled oats)), waxy maize, MCT's, Colostrum, Cinnulin PF, and more high-quality ingredients to give you over 1,000 specially engineered calories per serving to help you gain bulk!
- NO HIDDEN INGREDIENTS | This MUTANT MASS has no hidden or undeclared ingredients! The ingredient list features everything in MUTANT MASS. Try this powder in one of our 6 addictive gourmet flavours!
MyProtein Hard Gainer Extreme
Nutritional Information
Per 100g | Per Serving | |||
Energy | 1682kj/402kcal | 2102kj/502kcal | ||
Fat | 6.2 g | 7.8 g | ||
of which saturates | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | ||
Carbohydrates | 50 g | 62 g | ||
of which sugars | 14 g | 17 g | ||
Protein | 28 g | 35 g | ||
Salt | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | ||
Per 100g | *RI | |||
Vitamin A | 401 mg | 50% | ||
Vitamin E | 6.18 mg | 64% | ||
Vitamin C | 41.17 mg | 51% | ||
Thiamin | 0.57 mg | 52% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.72 mg | 51% | ||
Niacin | 8.23 mg | 51% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.721 mg | 52% | ||
Folic Acid | 103 ug | 52% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.27 ug | 51% | ||
Magnesium | 192.98 mg | 51% | ||
Iodine | 192.98 mg | 51% |
Active Ingredients
Per 100g | Per Serving | ||
L Glutamine | 4.0g | 5.0g | |
Creatine Monohydrate | 4.0g | 5.0g |
* Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal)
MyProtein has built its brand on being the affordable option for people who want decent results at a reasonable price and Hard Gainer Extreme fits this template nicely.
Each 125g serving provides 35g of protein, which is mainly a combination of whey protein (concentrate and isolate) and casein. It also contains 62g of carbohydrates and 502 calories, plus a whole range of vitamins and minerals and 5g each of L Glutamine and Creatine Monohydrate.
MyProtein is another brand which takes taste seriously and the available flavours are: chocolate smooth, vanilla, strawberry, banana, choc mint, cookies & cream plus this is the only one of the listed brands with an unflavoured option.
Verdict - This product is pretty much everything you would expect from MyProtein. It offers decent performance at a reasonable price.
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Myprotein Hard Gainer Extreme, Chocolate Smooth, Pouch, Size: 5kg
- Premium quality.
- MyProtein.
- Hard Gainer Extreme, chocolate smooth, pouch, size: 5 kg by Myprotein.
- Always a fresh product.
- Premium quality.
- MyProtein.
- Hard Gainer Extreme, chocolate smooth, pouch, size: 5 kg by Myprotein.
- Always a fresh product.
Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Gainer
Nutritional Information
There’s a reason why Optimum Nutrition is one of the most respected names in the health and fitness world and Pro Complex Gainer lives up to its usual gold standard.
The exact nutritional values depend on the particular flavour, however as guideline, each 165g serving contains 60g of protein, along with 85g of carbohydrate and 650 calories.
The protein is mainly from whey (concentrate and isolate) but there’s also casein and egg albumen.
According to the various labels, the available flavours are: banana cream pie, double rich chocolate, strawberry cream and vanilla custard, which taste remarkably similar to regular banana, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. Having said that, the flavours are very acceptable.
Verdict - It’s Optimum Nutrition, therefore this is going to be a top-quality product, the only question is whether or not it matches your goals.
Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Protein Powder, 1.44 kg, Vanilla
- Updated 60g Protein Blend of Whey Protein Isolate and other sources
- New formula additions include: Leucine Peptides, Hydrolyzed WPI
- Fortified with more micronized BCAAs and Glutamine than previous formulation- 16g from BCAAs - 10g from Glutamic Acid plus added Glutamine
- Updated 60g Protein Blend of Whey Protein Isolate and other sources
- New formula additions include: Leucine Peptides, Hydrolyzed WPI
- Fortified with more micronized BCAAs and Glutamine than previous formulation- 16g from BCAAs - 10g from Glutamic Acid plus added Glutamine
- Better than ever taste
- Another Quality Product from Optimum Nutrition, your trusted Training Partner
Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass
Nutritional Information
Another contender from Optimum Nutrition. Again the exact nutritional values of Serious Mass depend on the flavour you choose and whether you mix it with water or milk, but a reasonable expectation is 50g of protein along with 254g of carbohydrate and 1250 calories.
The main source of protein is whey (concentrate and isolate) with the addition of casein and egg albumen.
There’s also 25 vitamins and essential minerals plus Creatine, Glutamine and Glutamic Acid. Available flavours are: banana, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate and chocolate peanut butter.
Verdict - Another rock-solid product for Optimum Nutrition. Being lighter on protein but higher in carbohydrate than its sibling Pro Complex Gainer means that it’s a good choice as a post-workout drink or for between meals.
Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Protein Powder High Calorie Mass Gainer with Vitamins,...
- Low fat mass gainer with over 1250 CALORIES and 50g of PROTEIN per serving to support muscle growth* plus 3 grams of CREATINE MONOHYDRATE to support performance**
- No added sugar protein powder formula with 25 vitamins and minerals and less than 5g fat per serving, plus over 250 grams of CARBOHYDRATES helping support muscle recovery***
- Low fat mass gainer with over 1250 CALORIES and 50g of PROTEIN per serving to support muscle growth* plus 3 grams of CREATINE MONOHYDRATE to support performance**
- No added sugar protein powder formula with 25 vitamins and minerals and less than 5g fat per serving, plus over 250 grams of CARBOHYDRATES helping support muscle recovery***
- Serious Mass protein powder comes in 6 flavours (banana, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate, cookies & cream, strawberry and vanilla) & contains sweetener
- To prepare weight gainer mix 2 scoops with 710 ml of water or plant milk, add fruit or nut butters for a tasty and calorific post workout or between meals protein smoothie
- Source EFSA Journal *2010;8(10):1811; 2011;9(6):2203; ** 2011;9(7):2303; ***2011; 9(7):2303
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The Protein Works Total Mass Matrix Extreme
Nutritional Information
VALUES BASED ON: | per 100g | per serving |
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ENERGY (KJ) | 1598 | 4235 |
ENERGY (KCAL) | 381 | 1011 |
FAT (G) | 3.7 | 9.8 |
OF WHICH SATURATES (G) | 2.4 | 6.4 |
CARBOHYDRATES (G) | 61.1 | 161.8 |
OF WHICH SUGARS (G) | 23.8 | 63.2 |
FIBRE (G) | 2.2 | 5.8 |
PROTEIN (G) | 24.9 | 66.0 |
SALT (G) | 0.38 | 1.02 |
CHOLESTEROL (MG) | No |
SODIUM (MG) | No |
CALCIUM (MG) | No |
PLEASE NOTE: | No |
The Protein Works is a relative newcomer to the health and fitness scene, but it’s been making a name for itself with products which are both high-quality and innovative.
In that vein, each 115g serving of Total Mass Matrix Extreme offers 55.9g of protein accompanied by 158.5g of carbohydrate and 951 calories.
TPW describes this product as having a Tri-Blend Protein Source, in other words, it contains whey protein concentrate, micellar casein and milk protein. Likewise the Multi-source Carbohydrate Blend translates as a mixture of maltodextrin, oat flour, whey permeate, dextrose and TPW™ supergrains.
There’s also a multi-source creatine blend, L Glutamine, a Vitamin B Vitablend and healthy fat Medium Chain Triglycerides. Available flavours are: banana smooth, chocolate silk and strawberries ‘n’ cream.
Verdict - While TPW does seem to like using fancy marketing terms to describe fairly simple concepts, they do know their science and nutrition and their products are effective as can be seen by the many rave reviews they get. They’re also fairly affordable and hence excellent value for what you get.
Read our full The Protein Works company review
THE PROTEIN WORKS Total Mass Matrix Extreme Protein Powder | Mass Gainer...
- ADVANCED WEIGHT GAINER: Total Mass Matrix Extreme is a nutrient-rich mass gainer packed with almost 1000 calories and over 160g of carbs per serving in a multi-source blend.
- HIGH PROTEIN: Contains up to 54g of protein per serving in an innovative tri-protein blend of Whey Protein Concentrate, Micellar Casein and plant-based Soy Protein designed to contribute to a growth in muscle mass.
- ADVANCED WEIGHT GAINER: Total Mass Matrix Extreme is a nutrient-rich mass gainer packed with almost 1000 calories and over 160g of carbs per serving in a multi-source blend.
- HIGH PROTEIN: Contains up to 54g of protein per serving in an innovative tri-protein blend of Whey Protein Concentrate, Micellar Casein and plant-based Soy Protein designed to contribute to a growth in muscle mass.
- 5G CREATINE: Each serving contains 5g of Creatine Monohydrate to increase physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise
- ESSENTIAL VITAMINS: Contains a Vitamin B Vitablend to help fuel even the most intense strength-based training programs.
- GLUTAMINE: Added Glutamine, the most abundant amino acid found in the muscle and also contains MCTs to provide an exceptional quality of healthy dietary fats and a source of quick energy, ideal for those looking to increase muscle mass and bulk up.
Bulk Powders Informed Mass
Nutritional Information
NUTRITION | PER 150g (Serving) | PER 100g |
Energy Kcal/kJ | 566/2367 | 377/1578 |
Protein | 45g | 30g |
Carbohydrate of which sugars | 74.7g 2.9g | 49.8g 1.9g |
Fat of which saturates | 10g 2.1g | 6.7g 1.4g |
Fibre | 4.6g | 3.1g |
Sodium | 0.1g | 0.07g |
Salt Equivalent | 0.27g | 0.18g |
Creatine Monohydrate | 5g | 3.3g |
Leucine | 5g | 3.3g |
Glutamine Peptides | 3g | 2g |
HMB | 1.5g | 1g |
DigeZyme® | 40mg | 27mg |
LactoSpore® | 100,000,000 spores | 67,000,000 spores |
The Bulk Powders website states their aim for this product in very clear terms “Ignore the costs and just create the very best mass gainer possible.”.
Well there’s some stiff competition out there for the title of “very best” but Informed Mass is certainly a contender. Each 150g serving contains an impressive 45g of protein & 566 calories.
The protein comes entirely from whey with 65% being ultra and micro-filtered Pure Whey Isolate® 90 and the remaining 35% being undenatured Pure Whey Protein™.
The (almost) 75g of carbohydrates come via ultra fine Scottish oats, which were chosen partly for their low Glycemic Index value and partly for their texture (which also helps with effective mixing).
Each serving also contains: 5g pharmaceutical grade Leucine, 5g Creatine Monohydrate, 3g Glutamine Peptides and 1.5g HMB. The flavours currently available are double chocolate and strawberries & cream.
Verdict - Limited flavours and a somewhat higher price than your average Bulk Powders product but excellent performance and great value for money.
Read our full Bulk Powders company review
BULK POWDERS Informed Mass, Mass Gainer, Whey Protein Shake, Double Chocolate, 3...
- A premium mass gainer formula made for high-performing athletes
- Powered by 45 g protein (using our exclusive mTOR protein complex) and 75 g carbohydrates per serving
- Contains creatine, which increases physical performance during successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise; The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine
- A premium mass gainer formula made for high-performing athletes
- Powered by 45 g protein (using our exclusive mTOR protein complex) and 75 g carbohydrates per serving
- Contains creatine, which increases physical performance during successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise; The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine
- Perfect for elite trainers, this advanced formula provides over 550 kcal per serving
- Available in a range of delicious flavours, this is your perfect training partner
Sci MX Muscle Meal Hardcore
Nutritional Information
Nutritional information | Per 100g | Per 155g Serving(3 level scoops) |
GRS 9-Hour® protein | 31g | 48g |
of which BCAAs† | 4.3g | 6.6g |
of which glutamine | 5g | 7.8g |
of which glutamine peptides | 1.5g | 2.3g |
Cross-Action™ carbohydrates | 59.3g | 91.9g |
Aminogen® | 65mg | 100mg |
Optizyme™ | 32mg | 50mg |
Vit-MX-Sport™ | 428mg | 664mg |
of which vitamin C | 39mg (49%*) | 60mg (75%*) |
of which vitamin B6 | 0.5mg (32%*) | 0.7mg (50%*) |
of which folic acid | 64ug (32%*) | 100ug (50%*) |
of which vitamin B12 | 0.8ug (32%*) | 1.25ug (50%*) |
of which pantothenic acid | 1.9mg (32%*) | 3mg (50%*) |
of which calcium | 258mg (32%*) | 400mg (50%*) |
of which magnesium | 121mg (32%*) | 188mg (50%*) |
of which iron | 4.5mg (32%*) | 7mg (50%*) |
of which zinc | 3.2mg (32%*) | 5mg (50%*) |
of which copper | 0.32mg (32%*) | 0.5mg (50%*) |
*EC RI = Reference Intake for an average adult (8400kj/2000kcal) |
The term “muscle meal” is a pretty good description for this product. Every 155g serving provides 48g of protein, 91.9g of carbohydrates and 597 calories.
The protein content is described as being GRS 9-Hour® protein, which in practical terms means: whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, hydrolysed wheat protein, soy protein isolate and whey protein isolate.
The carbohydrate content is provided by maltodextrin, dextrose, fructose, rice starch. There’s also an impressive array of vitamins and minerals. Available flavours are chocolate, strawberry and vanilla.
Verdict - This is a good, all-round product at a reasonable price and hence offers compelling value.
SCI-MX Nutrition Muscle Meal Hardcore, Protein Powder Shake, 5.27kg, Strawberry, 34 Servings
- High in quality whey protein
- Mass gain protein formulation for performance athletes
- 9-hour Muscle support: Fast, medium and slow release proteins continually deliver amino acids to muscle for up to 9 hours
- High in quality whey protein
- Mass gain protein formulation for performance athletes
- 9-hour Muscle support: Fast, medium and slow release proteins continually deliver amino acids to muscle for up to 9 hours
- Complete muscle meal: Nutritionally rich and balanced shake to be used in conjunction with a muscle gain training and eating plan
- Combats workout fatigue: 50 Percent RDA of vitamin B6 and B12 help reduce tiredness and fatigue
USN Muscle Fuel Mass
Nutritional Information
2 Kilograms | Chocolate | |
Serving Size: 3 Scoops (150g) | ||
Servings Per Container14 | ||
Nutritional Information | %RDA/150g | |
Energy | 2,455 kJ | |
Energy | 585 kcal | |
Protein | 50.7 g | 86% |
Carbohydrate | 85.1 g | |
Of Which Sugars | 7.5 g | |
Fat | 3.9 g | |
Of Which Saturates | .7 g | |
Fibre | .2 g | |
Sodium | .402 g | |
Vitamin A | 113 ugRE | 14% |
Vitamin D | 1 Ug | 23% |
Vitamin E | 4 mgTE | 38% |
Vitamin C | 46 mg | 59% |
Thiamine | .9 mg | 83% |
Riboflavine | 1.2 mg | 86% |
Niacin | 13.6 mgNE | 86% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.3 mg | 96% |
Folic Acid | 150 Ug | 75% |
Vitamin B12 | .6 Ug | 23% |
Biotin | 11.3 Ug | 23% |
Pantothenic Acid | 2.8 mg | 45% |
Potassium | 188 mg | 9% |
Calcium | 403 mg | 51% |
Phosphorus | 573 mg | 83% |
Magnesium | 84 mg | 23% |
Zinc | 2.3 mg | 23% |
Creatine | 3.2 g | |
L-Glycine | 1.1 g | |
Beta Alanine | 1 g | |
HMB | 1 g | |
L-Leucine | .5 g | |
L-Valine | .3 g | |
L-Isoleucine | .3 g | |
Taurine | .4 g | |
L-Glutamine | .3 g | |
Glutamine Peptide | 50 mg | |
Avena Sativa | 100 mg | |
* Recommended Daily Allowances (Commission Directive 2008/100/EC). | ||
Ingredients: | ||
Carb Matrix (Maltodextrin, Dextrose Monohydrate, Fructose), Protein Matrix (Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Soy Protein Isolate, Egg Albumen, Calcium Caseinate (Milk), Milk Protein Concentrate), Creatine Monohydrate, L-Glycine, MCT (Medium Chain Triglyceride) oil (from coconut), Beta Alanine, Beta-Hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid (HMB), Tri-Calcium Phosphate, L-Leucine, Rice Starch, Magnesium Lactate, Flavouring, Potassium Citrate, L-Taurine, L-Glutamine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, Creatine HCl, Cocoa Powder (only in chocolate variant), Stabliliser (Cellulose Gum), Avena sativa, Glutamine Peptide, L-Ascorbic Acid, Non-nutritive sweetener: Sucralose, Sunflower Oil, Nicotinamide, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Anti-caking agent (Silicum Dioxide), Zinc Glycinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine-5-Phosphate, Riboflavin, Tolerase™ L (pH-stable lactase), Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Cholecalciferol, Colour: E124, Red Beet Powder (only in strawberry variant), Cyanocobalamin. | ||
Allergens: Cow's milk, Soy, Egg, and Gluten. Ingredients may contain traces of tree nuts, peanuts, and crustaceans. | ||
Tolerase™ is a Trademark of DSM. |
This product is unique in that it describes itself as a meal replacement, whereas the other products describe themselves as meal supplements.
It’s intended both for people looking to gain lean muscle and for people undertaking endurance training.
Each 155g serving offers 48g protein together with 89g carbohydrates and 615 calories along with a whole array of vitamins and minerals.
The protein source is whey (concentrate and isolate) and soya (isolate) together with calcium caseinate and micellar caserin. Available flavours are strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.
Verdict - USN has never been the lowest-priced brand out there, but it’s recognized for its quality and effectiveness.
USN Muscle Fuel Anabolic Chocolate Lean Muscle Gain Shake Powder, 4000 g
- All-in-one protein shake: USN Muscle Fuel Anabolic Chocolate protein powder is an all-in-one protein shake, with a 54g protein matrix and 5g of creatine per serving.
- A high protein shake designed to increase physical performance: Muscle Fuel Anabolic is a muscle-building high protein powder and creatine mix. We formulate the powder so each protein shake aids physical performance during successive short bursts of high-intensity exercise.
- All-in-one protein shake: USN Muscle Fuel Anabolic Chocolate protein powder is an all-in-one protein shake, with a 54g protein matrix and 5g of creatine per serving.
- A high protein shake designed to increase physical performance: Muscle Fuel Anabolic is a muscle-building high protein powder and creatine mix. We formulate the powder so each protein shake aids physical performance during successive short bursts of high-intensity exercise.
- 5 different sources of protein: Muscle Fuel is a protein shake powder that contains protein from five different sources. It also contains a range of essential and branch chain amino acids to ensure optimal protein absorption and aid muscle growth.
- Advanced ingredients: We develop Muscle Fuel, our all-in-one protein powder, with several advanced ingredients, including Creatine, Free-Form Amino Acids, Avena Sativa and Tolerase L.
- Industry-leading nutrition: Muscle Fuel Anabolic is created by USN, a leading Sports Nutrition brand. We’ve been providing outstanding protein powders and protein supplements for over 20 years!
Overall - Best Weight Gainer UK Protein
There are only three hard and fast facts to remember out of this review.
Vegetarians should skip Muscle Pharm - Arnold Schwarzenegger Iron Mass
Anyone with a significant dairy intolerance should head straight to Muscle Pharm - Arnold Schwarzenegger Iron Mass
Anyone looking for an unflavoured option should head straight to MyProtein Hard Gainer Extreme
On top of this, it’s worth noting that as one of the lighter products on this list, CNP Professional Pro Mass is probably best suited to easing into a bulking programme or coming to the end of one or it can be used by those who just want to bulk up a little or to maintain muscle once it has been gained.
For the rest, your choice will depend on your specific needs and your preferences in terms of taste and, of course, your budget. Whichever one you choose, you can rest assured that if it’s on this list, it’s because the product is one of the best around.
Jeff is a medium-sized private gym owner that has itself over 100 members and is our equipment reviewer. If it builds muscle, gets you fit or pretends to be healthy, Jeff knows all about it. Worked with Fitness Superstore as a buyer for 10 years. Seriously BIG guy with a heart to match. Always laughing and looking for a windup. Literally always eating