Bodybuilders work hard to develop lean muscle mass, but most if not all have at some point had a hard time gaining and maintaining the desired size. This is precisely why CytoSport, one of the most respected names in supplements, developed its protein shake CytoGainer.

Unlike its competitors, CytoGainer provides users with generous amounts of protein and carbohydrates, minus the fat and sugar, in an easy-to-digest yet calorically dense muscle-building formula. It’s exactly the kind of class-act formula you’d expect from CytoSport, a company that specializes in low-carbohydrate meal-replacement protein-powder shakes and bodybuilding supplements designed to meet bodybuilders’ special needs while at the same time fulfilling every requirement of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994.

Rave Reviews
In CytoGainer reviews, users rave about the shake’s great taste and report gains of 10 pounds in less than two weeks. Making CytoGainer a part of your healthful bodybuilding diet and strength-training agenda will get you immediate muscle mass and body-weight gains that come almost entirely from top-quality, complete whey protein and complex carbohydrates. Because true muscle building demands the highest-quality protein, CytoSport uses only the best whey and whey peptides in CytoGainer, which is 98 percent lactose free and 97 percent fat free, and provides 54 grams of protein, 3 grams of creatine, and 2 grams of glutamine per 150-calorie serving.

Because the quality of the protein that bodybuilders consume is especially important, the protein in CytoGainer is rich in glutamine to rev up muscle mass quickly, and the product’s partially predigested whey peptides make it easy to digest and available to your muscles almost instantly—unlike cheap imitations that promise results but don’t deliver them. The carbohydrates in this product are complex maltodextrins that come from corn and help stabilize blood-sugar and energy levels. Each serving also contains whey fractions shown to help increase IGF-1, the insulin-like growth factor that, along with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), primarily drives muscle growth.

No Quick Fixes
Though muscle building takes energy, no bodybuilder wants to ingest more simple sugars, fructose, sucrose, or artificial sweeteners than absolutely necessary, which is why CytoSport made CytoGainer totally free of sucrose, fructose, and aspartame. Rather than rely on sucrose or fructose for a quick energy fix, this product uses complex maltodextrins that are specifically designed in a timed-release formula to allow users to feel strong and energized throughout their entire workouts. CytoGainer also replenishes depleted glycogen stores in the muscles and liver to aid post-workout recovery from stress.

Available in a variety of tasty flavors, including Rocky Road, Vanilla Caramel Swirl, and Chocolate Mint Shake, CytoGainer can be mixed with CytoSport Complete Whey for additional protein, or added to CytoCarb II for additional carbs.

Think of CytoGainer as high-octane fuel for your body. Just as high-octane fuel keeps your car running smoothly and energetically during demanding long-distance trips, so will this product keep your body running smoothly and energetically during demanding, long workouts and competitions.

—Julie Crawshaw