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Answers to Frequently Asked Weight Gainer Questions

Q1: What is a high calorie weight gainer made up of, and how does it differ from other proteins, specifically other weight gainers?

A1: Serious weightlifters in Canada often find it difficult to get the amount of calories they need in order to effectively build muscle and gain weight. High calorie weight gainers, which are typically made up of whey, can help bodybuilders and weight lifters gain weight more quickly. They have more significantly more carbohydrates than standard weight gainers.

• High calorie weight gainers contain a better quality of carbohydrates than standard weight gainers, including maltodextrin, fructose, waxy maize, barley starch, oat bran, and rice bran.
• High calorie weight gainers contain a better quality of protein than standard weight gainers.
• High calorie weight gainer powder may contain other ingredients including MCT oil, creatine, glutamine, amino acids, digestive enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fiber.

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Q2: How and when should a high calorie weight gainer be taken for optimal results?

A2: High calorie weight gainer powder can be mixed with liquids like water, milk, and juice, as well as with fruit, yogurt, ice cream, and even flax oil if you would like to increase the calorie count, and therefore the effectiveness, of the product. High calorie weight gainers can be taken just about any time of day—including at bedtime (assuming you are a hardgainer and have a tough time putting on muscle mass).

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Q3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a high calorie weight gainer?

A3: Like all proteins in Canada, high calorie weight gainer powder has its pros and cons. Whether high calorie weight gainer is right for you depends upon your particular goals and needs.

Advantages of high calorie weight gainer include:

• High calorie weight gainer powder is higher in calorie per serving than any other protein powder.
• High calorie weight gainer powder can encourage weight and muscle gain faster than other protein powders.
• High calorie weight gainer powder allows bodybuilders to get the calories they need without eating tons of food.

Disadvantages of high calorie weight gainer include:

• Those taking high calorie weight gainers must work out and eat properly to avoid gaining fat.
• High calorie weight gainers will result in some fat gain, even if it is very small.

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Q4: What is a moderate calorie weight gainer protein made up of and how does it differ from other proteins, specifically other weight gainers?

A4: Moderate calorie weight gainer protein is ideal for those who are looking to gain lean muscle without adding immense bulk, and are typically made of whey. Moderate weight gainer protein can also be used by bodybuilders who don’t have the calorie needs of typical hardgainers.

• Moderate calorie weight gainer protein powder is not as high in carbohydrates and calories as high calorie weight gainers.
• Moderate calorie weight gainers do not require you to watch your diet and exercise as much as high calorie weight gainers

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Q5: How and when should moderate calorie weight gainer protein be taken for optimal results?

A5: The best time for those looking to gain lean muscle mass to take moderate calorie weight gainer protein—whether they are just beginning to exercise or lift weights or whether they engage in moderate or intense routines—is in the morning and post workout.

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Q6: What are the advantages and disadvantages of moderate calorie weight gainer protein?

A6: Like all proteins in Canada, moderate calorie weight gainer protein powder has its pros and cons. Whether moderate calorie weight gainer is right for you depends upon your particular goals and needs.

Advantages of moderate calorie weight gainer protein include:

• Moderate calorie weight gainer protein powder is ideal for those who want to build lean muscle but who don’t have the calorie needs of hardgainers.
• Moderate calorie weight gainer protein allows you to get the calories you need without eating lots of meals.

Disadvantages of moderate calorie weight gainer protein include:

• Moderate calorie weight gainer protein powder won’t build muscle mass as quickly as its high calorie relatives.
• Moderate calorie weight gainer protein powder is high in sugars like maltodextrin and fructose.

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