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Mass Gainer

Protein · Evidence: Moderate · Importance: Low

High-calorie powder (protein + lots of carbs) for hard-gainers struggling to eat enough.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Works only via the calorie surplus it provides; no special muscle-building property beyond the calories and protein.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Use a partial serving; full servings are often 1,000+ calories.

Timing: Between meals or post-workout.

Role in a stack

Calorie convenience for true hard-gainers only.

Redundancy check: Redundant if you can eat enough food; oats + peanut butter + whey is cheaper.

Cautions & safety

Easy to overshoot calories and gain excess fat; whole-food calories are usually better. Many are mostly cheap sugar.

Mind total calories. Educational only.

Best for

underweight · very high calorie needs · poor appetite

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.