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 By: Dave & Michael S.
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That's a lot of protein and calories. However, it is relatively low in creatine (only 1 gram). The usual maintenance dose for creatine is 5 grams daily. Also, it's low in glutamine and glutamine peptides (only 500 mg of each). Additionally, there is a significant dose of PABA (5 grams). This supplement has the biggest scoop I've ever seen for a supplement. Serious Mass: the ultimate in weight-gain formulas. It supplies you with the tools you need to pack on the pounds and develop the physique you've always wanted.
Each serving of this product contains 1250 serious calories derived primarily from protein sparing complex carbohydrates and a high quality protein blend consisting of whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, and egg albumen. Most of the carbohydrates in Serious Mass are in the form of maltodextrin. It's always nice to see a blend of proteins, as opposed to only 1 or 2 sources of protein. Creatine monohydrate, glutamine, choline and inositol have been added to optimize each strength training workout while a complete vitamin and mineral profile insures your body gets the balanced nutrition it needs.
I felt that claim was pretty much on point. Therefore, for the claim, I award Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass a 9/10.
With the 1250 calories that it contains, you can expect a noticeable increase in energy from a variety of sources. However, I would like to see more variety in proteins and a more diverse blend of carbohydrates especially. Therefore, for effectiveness, I award Serious Mass a 6.5/10.
This product is very competitively priced. I was very pleased with their claim. The taste of it was satisfactory. The solubility was poor, but the texture of it was fine. The effectiveness of it wasn't particularly impressive. Therefore, for an overall review, I award Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Chocolate flavor a 7/10.
So you have been working out for over a year now and you just realized after looking in a mirror for about 20 minutes that you do not see that much of a change from last month. Your diet is good and consistent, you are working out regularly and you feel healthier. Nothing wrong with that picture right? Wrong, a consistent diet can be good for maintenance and even losing weight, but eventually your muscle mass is going to increase enough to surpass the calories requirements you had a couple months ago meaning you need to up the calories intake. You are already eating 5-7 meals a day, what can the answer be?
Serious Mass by Optimum Nutrition can be your best friend in a scenario like this. A recommended serving of 334 grams or even half a serving when starting out in your post-workout shake is suggested, so you do not gain any unwanted fat from your first serving because your body is not use to the huge calorie intake. Containing maltodextrin for its carbohydrate content it contains a whopping 252 grams of carbohydrates when mixed with water and 292 grams of carbohydrates when mixed with milk. For the sake of this review I am going to be reviewing the consumption of Serious Mass with milk (mainly cause it tastes a h#ll of a lot better). So 291 grams of carbohydrates and 74 grams of protein - along with an astounding list of amino acids, vitamins, minerals and even a hint of creatine monohydrate - mean this shake has everything you need to get you through that one-hour hunger craze that most people experience immediately after a workout. Personally I always thought taking a product like this would make me put on the pounds (of fat) just as easy as it would help me put on muscle. After some long thought I realized my post-workout meals contained even more calories than this and were sometimes very unhealthy.
Cooking, while starving, can make you desperate for a quick meal where you may resort to junk food if any is available. Taking a full serving of chocolate flavors Serious Mass after a workout satisfied my hunger and gave me time to think of and prepare a healthy meal to give me exactly what I needed to go on with my day. I am not saying a weight gainer is for everyone, but if you think you need one and you are skeptical I suggest trying one instead of living in the world of "what ifs". With 2 cups of skim milk in a blender all my skepticism was gone. The serving size seems large, but for a weight gainer this is normal. After mixing there is no bad texture, so do not worry about it not incorporating into the milk. The texture is smooth and the taste is about as chocolate as chocolate can be.
Overall a great product. I would give a 9/10 for its great texture, taste and flexibility in serving sizes. Great for bulking and even cutting cycles when portioned properly. Some of you may be wondering why I do not complain about the 20g of sugar, but simple carbohydrates like sugar are needed post-workout to quickly restore energy levels.
Serious Mass is available in banana, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. Starting as low as $22.99 it is worth a try and may be your ticket to breaking a plateau and putting on those pounds of muscle to fill out your shirts.
Serious Mass Chocolate Flavor by Optimum Nutrition is the weight-gain supplement reviewed. First off, the taste for this flavor is great, so if you want to gain a lot of weight in a short period of time I recommend you get the twelve pound tub. Besides the price, there is extra incentive to buy this amount because if you like strawberry it is not available with the tiny six-pound edition. This product contains traces of milk, egg, wheat and soy for those who have allergies. Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Check with a qualified healthcare professional before using this product if you are under 18 years of age, or if you have any known or suspected medical condition(s). *See entire warning label when viewing product information.
Serious Mass is the ultimate in weight-gain formulas. Serious Mass supplies you with the tools needed to add extra pounds and develop the physique you want. Each 334g serving of Serious Mass contains 1250 serious calories derived primarily from protein sparing complex carbohydrates and a high quality protein blend consisting of whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, and egg albumen. Creatine monohydrate, glutamine, choline and inositol have been added to optimize each strength training workout while a complete vitamin and mineral profile insures your body gets the balanced nutrition it needs. For the 6 pound size there are 8 servings of 334g per container and 16 servings with 12 pounds. Amount per serving: Calories 1250, Calories from Fat 40, Total Fat 4.5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Total Carbohydrate 252 g, Sugars 20 g, Protein 50 g, Choline 250 mg, Inositol 250 mg, PABA 5 mg, Creatine Monohydrate 1 g and L-Glutamine 500 mg.
Other Ingredients: Complex Carbohydrates, Proprietary Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Egg Albumen, L-Glutamine), Artificial Flavor, Serious Mass Vitamin & Mineral Blend (Potassium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Magnesium Aspartate, Beta Carotene, Inositol, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Boron Amino Acid Chelate, Niacinamide, Manganese Glycinate, Kelp, d-alpha Tocopherol Succinate, Ferrous Fumarate, Copper Gluconate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Para-Aminobenzoic Acid, Chromium Picolinate, Selenium Glycinate, Molybdenum Glycinate, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin), Medium Chain Triglycerides, Creatine Monohydrate, Acesulfame Potassium. Ingredients vary slightly with each flavor.
For the best price by far or for nutrition information about Serious Mass by Optimum visit the product page on Bodybuilding.com. If that information is not enough, be sure to contact the distributor, Optimum Nutrition via Sunrise, FL 33325 USA. For consumer affairs, call 1-630-236-0097. Alternatively, visit http://www.optimumnutrition.com to get more information.
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