If you are involved with bodybuilding in any way, you more than likely already know that weight gainers can be quite expensive. In that respect, if you intend trying to gain weight then perhaps it would be worth your while if you considered making your own. The most important thing is; you need to understand the nutritional information with regards to what exactly you need in order to gain weight.

In many cases, the advertising of weight gainers will include a forearm with huge muscles, and they can be purchased at most shops selling nutritional supplements. Such weight gainers are for the most part designed in such a way so as to make it possible for you to gain weight in order to increase muscle mass.

The important thing to remember is that not all weight gainers are designed for the same person. For example, a bodybuilder has the weight they want but they are working for more muscle mass to what they already have. If you are really skinny then you need to add meat to the bones first and then the muscle mass.

For those who are looking to save a bit of cash, making your own weight gainer is an option to be considered. Not only is it easy to do, but in the long run they're probably better for you as an individual that those you can purchase from a shop.

Of course, as you can imagine, some weight gainers are of a superior quality when compared to others. Generally speaking, those weight gainers which contain isolate whey powder are considered to be the best, followed by those containing regular whey powder, and finally in third place, those containing Soy.

One of the very highest quality proteins which you may want to consider adding to your weight gainer, is Casein due to the fact that it's digested slowly.

Carbohydrates are without a doubt one of the crucial things you need to take into consideration when you make your own weight gainers. Essentially, the majority of your carbohydrates should come from maltodextrin simply because it helps to restore the body's glycogen stores.

Never use a weight gainer that has a large amount of fructose or any type of sugar. You need to be sure the sugar content is as low as possible because it will only cause you to crash hard with fatigue, a headache, and possibly jitters.

One of the most productive things you can do if you want to save money while you're gaining weight, is for you to make your own weight gainers at home because it is not at all difficult to do.

First of all, you need to blend the finest quality maltodextrin with top quality protein, both of which you can purchase from practically any shop that sells nutritional supplements. In fact, you can even get certain things from your local grocery store. Raw oats for example are excellent for mixing with a shake because they encourage to the slow burning of carbohydrates. This of course results in the shake lasting longer and also, you'll be adding more calories to your drink.

One of the best times to drink your weight gaining shake is after your workout. You can add more calories and have a higher fat intake. Your body will slowly digest the shake so you get the nutrients to the muscles over a longer period of time. Adding more fat can include things like peanut butter, nuts, oils, and more.