Gainer or protein? Choose a suitable supplement for workout

Nutritional supplements are a source of protein, energy and vitamins for active people. One of those helping in building muscle mass include gainer and protein. Read about their composition and for who they are an appropriate supplement for training diet.

Gainer for muscle and weight growth

Both supplements contain quality protein sources that nourish and rejuvenate cells after workout. Gainer is composed of proteins, carbohydrates and lower amounts of fats. Due to the higher amount of carbohydrates, it will be welcomed by people who have a fast metabolism and need to gain weight. 

Gainer is also designed for professional athletes who want to have firmer muscles and need to regenerate more intensively. You can take up to 1000 calories per serving, while you would only take 100-150 calories in the form of protein.

Quick-sugars in combination with proteins

Since sports naturally break down glycogen from muscles, it is necessary to supplement carbohydrates. Gainer is usually a more complex carbohydrate - maltodextrin, which is formed by a combination of several glucose molecules. Carbohydrates help to better integrate proteins into tissues.

Using a gainer and likewise a protein depends on your calories taken and burned. However, it is definitely a good idea to use them as soon as possible after training.

Low-calorie protein bomb

Proteins are for every person who wants to build muscle. You can effortlessly soothe hunger in the form of a snack or satiate yourself after training, as they are a source of protein. The stated difference compared to the gainer is the smaller number of calories.

The protein dissolves in water. How and when to take it, of course, hinges on the type of supplement and your physical load, so always read the manufacturer's instructions. You can make it a protein shake with juice or milk. Some proteins are more difficult to disperse. If you care about good solubility and lower foaming, try instant whey concentrate.

According to personality

According to the well-known Sheldon’s Personality Theory, those who find it very difficult to gain weight have the body type of Ectomorph. After training, ectomorphs need to indulge in more quality food and energy (i.e. gainer) so that their body does not suffer and can, though slowly, gain muscle mass. Proteins work best for people - endomorphs - who have to watch their fat and sugar consumption.

According to the method of the American psychologist Sheldon, you can determine not only your diet, but also your abilities and physical characteristics based on your body type. However, the truth is that your body type can be somewhere between the two types. The diet is defined by what you tend to do the most.

Whether gainer or protein, give the body a pure nutrition

Our Natural Nutrition proteins and gainers do not include added emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners or colourants. They are a pure source of nutrition for which your body will thank you. We make them ourselves, which is why their price is a bit lower.