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    The 6 Best Weight Gain Supplements, According to Di…

    •Effectiveness

    •Types of supplements

    •How we chose

    •Our picks

    •Comparison table

    •Effectiveness

    •Types of supplements

    •How we chose

    •Our picks

    •Comparison table

    •How to choose

    •Ineffective supplements

    •Tips for gaining weight

    •When to talk to a doctor

    •FAQs

    •The bottom line

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    •Best vegan: IronVegan Athlete’s Gainer

    •Best carbohydrate-only powder: NOW Sports Carbo Gain Powder

    •Best without artificial ingredients: True Athlete Natural Gainer

    •Best high calorie: Muscle Milk Pro Series Gainer Protein Powder

    •Best pre-workout: Gnarly Pre-Workout

    •Best creatine: Klean Athlete Klean Creatine

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    Supplements can be effective for weight gain because they provide a concentrated source of calories and nutrients. However, they should be used only to supplement your diet — not as a replacement for whole, nutrient-rich foods.

    “A weight gain supplement should not be the first point of attack when wanting to gain weight,” said Laura Asbury, a registered dietitian and strength and conditioning coach. “Calories and nutrients must be in line in order to gain weight in a healthy and sustainable way.”

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    Several types of supplements — protein powders, mass gainers, creatine, and pre-workouts — can help you gain weight if you use them in combination with a balanced diet.

    In general, protein powders and mass gainers are your best bets if you’re simply looking to boost your calorie intake.

    On the other hand, if you’re hoping to gain muscle mass through strength training, creatine powders and pre-workouts are worth considering.

    Here is a closer look at each type.

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    Below, we recommend specific supplements that can be helpful for gaining weight.

    We selected these products using the following criteria:

    •Quality: All supplements listed have been third-party tested for potency and purity. Most are also certified safe for sport, meaning that they are free of substances banned by most competitive sports organizations.

    •Active ingredients: We chose supplements that have research-backed benefits for weight gain or exercise performance, which may influence your ability to gain weight. However, the ingredients vary widely depending on the type of supplement. Understanding your individual goals will help you choose the best option.

    •Allergens: We checked supplements for major allergens, and any allergens present are indicated below.

    •Price: Weight gain supplements and other supplements meant to enhance exercise performance range in price. We included a guide below to help you m…

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