The Best Weight Gainers On The Market

Weight gainers are sports nutrition supplements intended to add muscle and overall weight. These products are typically used by bodybuilders and other athletes who have high caloric needs. The ingredient profiles of weight gainers vary widely, so assess nutritional values carefully and consult a doctor before using these or any other supplements.

4Ever Fit - 4Ever Whey Isolate Gainer

4Ever Fit's 4Ever Whey Isolate Gainer is a very high calorie weight gainer, with 990 calories per serving. This product contains 55 g of protein and 180 g of carbohydrates, with just 6 g of fat. Unlike many other weight gainers, 4Ever Whey Isolate Gainer is low in sugar, with 6 g per scoop. This gainer contains a blend of whey and casein protein, which research from the August 2006 issue of the "Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research" suggests is effective for promoting muscle gain in conjunction with exercise.

Champion Nutrition Fast Mass

Champion Nutrition's Fast Mass contains 620 calories per serving, with 58 g of protein. This weight gainer is low in sugar, with only 5 g per serving, and 84 g of total carbohydrates. Champion Fast Mass contains numerous protein sources including egg, whey and casein, and also contains creatine.

CNP Professional ProPeptide MBF

CNP Professional ProPeptide MBF, or Mass-Building Formula, contains 42 g of protein and 84 g of carbohydrates in each 550 calorie serving. Each serving contains only 1 g of sugar and 2 g of fiber, with 5 g of fat. This weight gainer also contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce inflammation and aid in cognition.

Twinlab Mass Fuel Pro

Twinlab Mass Fuel Pro is a moderately high calorie weight gainer, with 610 calories per serving. This product is high in fiber, with 8 g, and contains 100 g total carbohydrates. Each serving of Twinlab Mass Fuel Pro provides 50 g of protein as well as high levels of vitamins A, C and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help prevent damage from free radicals, which are released as a result of metabolic activity such as food breakdown and exercise.