Critical Mass™

• Delivers High-Calorie Nutrition for Serious Weight Gain
• Whole Food Carbohydrates from Quinoa, Oats, and Oat Fiber
• High Protein Support for Muscle Mass and Recovery
• MCTs for Extra Calories That Absorb Quickly
• Five Flavors in a 5 lb Tub, Mixes with Water or Milk

Gaining muscle and getting bigger come down to 2 things: how many healthy calories we eat each day and how hard we push ourselves in the gym. A high-calorie mass gainer like CRITICAL MASS™ exists to close the gap when your daily diet falls short of the calorie intake and essential nutrients your training demands. Calories are literally defined as energy, and we need this energy to be able to allow our bodies to rebuild, repair, and grow our muscles bigger than they have ever been. Not all calories are created equal, however, and to ensure the fastest gains possible, it's necessary to make sure that the breakdown of calories you consume is 30% protein, 50% carbohydrates, and 20% fats.

The Power of Protein!

Protein is what most people think of first in regard to a mass gainer such as CRITICAL MASS™. Protein is made up of amino acids that help our muscles recover and repair from intense workout sessions, so without this core macronutrient, gains are nearly impossible. Hitting your daily protein intake is what separates a productive bulk from spinning your wheels, and the protein content per serving is built around that. The problem with protein is that not all of it is created equal; some forms are just inferior to other forms when it comes to gaining muscle. When bulking up and trying to gain muscle, countless studies have shown that whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate are the most effective forms of protein, as they contain very high levels of anabolic essential amino acids when compared to other forms of protein available on the market.

Real Carbohydrates = Best Mass Gainer! 

If you've ever spoken to an accomplished bodybuilder or strength athlete, they will most certainly tell you that the best way to make quick gains is by using whole foods instead of gimmicky powders. Most mass gainers utilize carbohydrates such as pure dextrose or maltodextrin, which can be beneficial in their own place, but as a meal replacement, they leave your body with far too much sugar to use as fuel, which is not what you want from a nutritional drink meant to fuel training. However, the problem with only eating whole foods is that they are time-consuming to cook and take up so much room in our stomach that it's almost impossible to eat the amount of calories needed each day to truly gain serious muscle mass. The answer to this is to utilize whole foods in powder form. The healthiest carbohydrates, which help us build muscle and remain healthy adults, are slow-digesting ones like oats, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and vegetables. Of these, quinoa and oats have the highest levels of naturally occurring amino acids to further help you gain even more mass!

Healthy Fats = Healthy Gains!

Not all fats are created equal, and not all fats are bad. Medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, are a dense source of extra calories that behave differently from other fats. Because MCTs are water-soluble, they bypass the lymphatic system and are absorbed through the small intestine, moving directly to the liver as free fatty acids through the portal circulation. That route means the calories arrive quickly and get put to work, which is exactly what you want when the goal is adding size rather than just adding volume to a shake. 

SUGGESTED USE

Mix 1 serving (2 scoops) with 14-20 oz (400-600ml) of water or milk, 1-3 times per day. Drink Critical Mass™ upon waking, post-workout, and before bed.

FOR QUICKEST RESULTS

For the fastest gains possible, mix CRITICAL MASS™ with milk. Combined with milk, you get more calories with each shake to feed your hungry muscles, resulting in more lean body mass gains in less time.

Using Critical Mass™ as Part of a Balanced Diet

A weight gainer is a dietary supplement, not a substitute for food. CRITICAL MASS™ works alongside a balanced diet, covering the days when you simply cannot eat enough to meet your nutritional needs. For hard gainers, the extra calories in a protein shake go down far more easily than another full meal does to maintain a healthy diet.

If your goal is weight loss rather than weight gain, a high-calorie protein powder is the wrong tool, and a leaner option from the protein collection fits better. For everyone else, the ISSN puts daily protein at 1.4 to 2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight for building and holding muscle mass, and a high-protein nutritional drink is a practical way to reach that number while keeping your calorie intake pointed at a healthy weight rather than guessing.