Pro Complex Gainer (Optimum Nutrition)

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The Bigger Picture of Lean Gainers

Don't judge a gainer based solely upon its calories per serving. Because when it comes to gaining lean mass, not all calories are created equally. Unlike typical weight-gain formulas that are loaded with simple sugars and fat. Pro Complex Gainer derives a much higher percentage of its calories from protein-7 premium protein sources to be exact. By also supplying complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), digestive enzymes, vitamins, essential minerals, and great taste as well, we've created the ideal lean gainer.* Pro Complex Gainer was made with quality, not quantity, in mind. Because we understand that you want to get big, not fat.

The Ingredients That Make Up the Mass:

High-Quality Proteins: Pro Complex Gainer is comprised of high biological value proteins, which means they are easily digested and absorbed so they provide a full complement of amino acids to support the rebuilding process.* Each serving of Pro Complex Gainer provides a 60-gram dose of premium muscle-building protein made from 7 unique sources.*

Complex Carbohydrates & Lipids: Carbohydrates and lipids (fats and oils) provide sustained energy that help prevent proteins from being burned as fuel.* Each serving of Pro Complex Gainer provides 85 grams of carbohydrates and 4-5 grams of fiber with only 5 grams of sugar. In addition Pro Complex Gainer supplies medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) and other energy-dense lipids.

Micronutrients: Various vitamins and essential minerals are utilized during the growth process. Without these micronutrients your body cannot effectively process proteins, carbohydrates, or fats. Each serving of Pro Complex Gainer provides 26 vitamins and essential minerals.

Calories: To gain just one extra pound, you need to consume approximately 3,500 calories-above and beyond what you normally consume through foods, beverages, and supplements. Pro Complex Gainer provides over 600...

Average user rating from: 387 users


Overall rating		4.3
Motivation (1 rating)		5.0
Fat loss (12 ratings)		3.5
Pump (2 ratings)		5.0
Texture (37 ratings)		4.3
Muscle gain (137 ratings)		4.6
Strength (22 ratings)		4.6
Taste (316 ratings)		4.6
Mixes well (114 ratings)		4.8
Suppressed appetite (4 ratings)		5.0
Recovery ability (8 ratings)		4.4
Endurance (1 rating)		0.5
Physical energy (4 ratings)		5.0
Value for money (59 ratings)		4.2
Ingredient profile (27 ratings)		4.2

Reported side effects (adverse events)


Diarrhea	1 user (0%)
Gas or bloating	12 users (3%)
Upset stomach	3 users (1%)

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Texture		However, don't go by the shaker "tip" and only use 8oz if you are using milk "for a thicker, creamier shake".
Texture		It will be so thick you can barely drink it.
Taste		This tastes like melted banana laffy taffy.


Texture		Clean tasting for a gainer, mixed smooth, and went down easy.
Taste		Clean tasting for a gainer, mixed smooth, and went down easy.


Texture		Easy to mix and uses a lot less water then the rest and isn't thick
Taste		Has the best carb & protein amount per serving (I think) and amazing taste.


Taste		It also tastes great
Taste		but after you go through pounds of this stuff you desire a different taste so don't be scared to throw in bananas, peanut butter, whatever you want!


Muscle gain		very good weight gainer, eating right with the help of this product helped me gain 25 pounds of muscle in 4 months, highly recommend this product


Taste		Double chocolate was definitely good, though I've had better tasting powders.
Value for money		The Good: Great value for the price, and a solid nutrient profile, relatively devoid of fillers.
Ingredient profile		The Good: Great value for the price, and a solid nutrient profile, relatively devoid of fillers.


Muscle gain		In my opinion is one of the top gainers available in the market which can help you gain lean mass in combination with proper nutrition and training.


Taste		It tastes okay, and provides lots of protein in one serving.

Gas or bloating	But in order to reap the benefits, you gotta take it more than once per day--and that makes me feel bloated.


Muscle gain		Ive been using this for the past 4 months and ive gained about 15 pounds!
Taste		but still tastes pretty good.


Taste		This stuff doesn't upset my stomach, or send me to the toilet after drinking it and its taste is out of this world.
Taste		I've very picky about my protein taste and I gag easy...I look forward to drinking this everynight.


Muscle gain		I started at 158 lbs with this I went up to 163 lbs 5lbs of muscle not fat, gained almost another inch on my arms as well might have to take two a day only because my metabolism is insane and I was hoping to get more gains with 4 scoops so I might go to a gainer with more calories and carbs, so I'm debating if I should buy this again.. Great taste though doubt I'll find anything better when it comes to taste
Taste		I started at 158 lbs with this I went up to 163 lbs 5lbs of muscle not fat, gained almost another inch on my arms as well might have to take two a day only because my metabolism is insane and I was hoping to get more gains with 4 scoops so I might go to a gainer with more calories and carbs, so I'm debating if I should buy this again.. Great taste though doubt I'll find anything better when it comes to taste


Muscle gain		taste good high quality protin good price its dont gain you fat its a real mass gainer.one of the best
Taste		taste good high quality protin good price its dont gain you fat its a real mass gainer.one of the best
Value for money		taste good high quality protin good price its dont gain you fat its a real mass gainer.one of the best


Muscle gain		I've gained a little mass with this product.
Taste		Tastes good with water
Mixes well		Mixes well too, doesn't clump up.


Muscle gain		Great for size!
Taste		Taste (chocolate) is friggin awesome and mixes well with both water and milk.
Mixes well		Taste (chocolate) is friggin awesome and mixes well with both water and milk.


Fat loss		The Medium Chain Triglycerides can help in the process of excess calories burning and thus resulting in weight loss.
Muscle gain		Also, consuming Pro Complex Gainer and the large amount of protein powder it had in the serving size made it impossible to use a shaker cup, and consuming it all at once absolutely annihilated my stomach and gave me very painful cramps.
Muscle gain		My other beef with Optimum Nutrition on Pro Complex Gainer is the serving size.
Muscle gain		Let’s take a look at the ingredients to Pro Complex Gainer and better understand what makes this such a highly rated weight/mass gainer.
Strength		but may also strengthen the bones because of the calcium properties.
Physical energy		The last ingredient on the list is Cyanocobalamin, which is part of the Vitamin-B12 family, which is involved in the metabolism of the cells in the body, as well as fatty acid synthesis and energy production.
Value for money		yet, please pay attention to the side effects of Cupric Oxide.
Value for money		The side effects of Cupric Oxide may be damages to the endocrine and central nervous system.
Value for money		Based on my experiences, the overall serving size and some of the ingredients (mainly Maltodextrin & Cupric Oxide), I give this product a rating of a 4/10.
Ingredient profile		The most shocking part of the nutritional label on this product is the amount of cholesterol and sodium in the product.
Ingredient profile		Let’s take a look at the ingredients to Pro Complex Gainer and better understand what makes this such a highly rated weight/mass gainer.
Ingredient profile		but due to the amount of ingredients in this product and to give them accurate descriptions it had to be this long.
Ingredient profile		The next batch of ingredients on the label is the Protein Blend, which consists of Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Egg Albumin, Hydrolyzed Whey Peptides, and Glutamine Peptides.
Ingredient profile		The next ingredient Partially Hydrogenated Guar Gum, which removes essential fatty acids in order to prolong the shelf life of a product,
Ingredient profile		The next ingredient listed on the label is Lecithin.
Ingredient profile		The next ingredient on the label is Calcium Carbonate which also has antacid properties.
Ingredient profile		Next on the label is Acesulfame Potassium, which is a calorie free artificial sweetener.
Ingredient profile		So as you can see by the vast amount of ingredients in this product, Optimum Nutrition has produced
Ingredient profile		Based on my experiences, the overall serving size and some of the ingredients (mainly Maltodextrin & Cupric Oxide), I give this product a rating of a 4/10.


Taste		Great stuff, taste is amazing, best tasting protien I have ever had.


Taste		This item was not bad at all after awhile of using it I did not like it the taste is great and it mixes very well
Mixes well		This item was not bad at all after awhile of using it I did not like it the taste is great and it mixes very well


Muscle gain		So far have gained 5 lbs with taking this PWO and eating roughly 3500 cals per day.
Taste		Flavor is great and mixes very well with 2% milk.
Mixes well		Flavor is great and mixes very well with 2% milk.


Taste		I have tried both the chocolate and the banana cream pie flavors, and the banana is far superior and highly recommended.
Value for money		Overall, a great product at a fair price.

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Muscle gain		I've always been a pretty lanky guy and have ha a very difficult time gaining muscle weight while working out.
Muscle gain		The most rewarding part is when people I see everyday tell me that I'm getting bigger and looking more fit so I knowing I'm doing something right, and that this stuff does work.
Muscle gain		I'm lucky that I burn it quickly so the vast majority of my gains have been muscle.
Strength		Since I've started using the Pro complex gainer though (almost done with my second 10lb bag) ive made some pretty significant gains for myself personally.
Taste		Tastes great.
Mixes well		This powder mixes incredibly well even though it looks like there's a lot of powder in the cup (because there is).