Universal Nutrition - Real Gains - 3.8lbs

by Universal Nutrition

Product Features

• High quality protein
• Complex carbs for longer lasting energy
• Blends easily with water
• Flaxseed oil
• Fiber in the form of inulin

Product Description

Flavor: Vanilla | Size: 3.81

Real Gains is an extremely powerful mass-cultivating support formula that was created with you, a hardcore active and athletic individual, in mind. Real Gains has more of what you want and less of what you don't: more calories, more protein, more good fats, more taste, more fiber and far less sugar. You want to gain, muscle mass that is, and the right way to do that is with large amounts of protein, which you will find in every scoop of Real Gains, and by cutting fat intake. Rest assured we use only the finest whey protein and micellar casein available on the market. We don't skimp on things that are important and neither should you. Our Real Gains Protein Complex has a top-notch amino acid profile and instantly mixes into a liquid with no blender required. Large amounts of complex carbs have also been included in every serving since they are an essential part of building and fueling muscle expansion. These carbs are a large source of energy that will support your intensely hardcore weight training routines. We have also provided you with inulin, a special dietary fiber that will aid in digesting all of the protein, carbs, and fat you need to get big and stay big. MCT and flaxseed oils are included to aid in hormone production, cell membrane protection and growth, as well as overall daily nutritional needs. Real Gains is meant to be used together with a well balanced diet and hardcore training routine.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 inches ; 4.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0043MRT8W
• UPC: 039442012012
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,933 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good gainer, low cost., March 24, 2007

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Vengeance (Bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Universal Nutrition Real Gains, Vanilla Ice Cream, 6.85 lbs (Health and Beauty)

The vanilla tastes really good. Price per serving, Real Gains is one of the cheapest weight gainers out there, especially when you note the fact that its carbs don't come mainly from sugar. It has 52g of protein and 88g of carbs, which is good for immediately after a nice hard workout to replenish your glycogen stores. I like the fact that it also contains inulin, which has been shown to increase calcium absorption(albeit, a benefit they don't mention or 'brag' about).

The things I don't particularly like about it(and the only reasons I gave it a 4) are that it contains acesulfame potassium, and isn't too easy to mix. I stir all my powders with a spoon, and ON Gold Standard has the best mixability of them all, but I have a little trick I do with stubborn powders. After you've been mixing for a while stop stiring and let the "chunks" float to the top. Use your spoon and squish the chunks agains the side of the cup and rub it back and forth to break it up and get the rest to mix in. After you think you've got them all, or atleast the biggest ones, stir it again for a while. Now there should only be tiny pieces left, if not 100% dispersion. Using this method I can, more often than not, get 100% mixability with this protein although it is a bit time consuming.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Superior formula--but not perfect, July 19, 2009

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J. R. Pearson "Brandydog" (TX) - See all my reviews
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Real Gains has the healthiest and most beneficial formula on the market in my opinion. It is not perfect but the cons are superficial compared to the health benefits.

PROS: Price. This item can be found at around half the price of comparable sugar-laden products with unhealthy formulas.
Protein profile. Contains BOTH whey protein(quickly absorbed by the body) & micellar casein protein(slow absorbtion)for muscle feeding during sleep. Also, whey is ultra filtered and not harsh method of ion exchanged.
Low sugar. By comparison, Pro labs N Large II has 6x the sugar per serving(30g) than Real Gains(5g). No fructose in this product which is easily converted to fat.
52 g of protein and 600 calories per full serving with no fillers.

CONS: Mixability. Despite the label's claim of blender-free ease, I often swallow clumps of formula. I use a cheap shaker, however and a superior mixer may remedy this(perhaps the whisk-ball shaker cup)Mixing 2 half servings instead of 1 full serv. will help.
Taste. Doesn't taste bad it's just that the choco ice cream flavor isn't chocolaty at all. It's almost a vanilla. I have solved this problem by swapping white milk with a low fat chocolate milk like over the moon brand(very chocolaty) or a choco soy milk like Silk.

As stated, the cons are outweighed by the benefits which are more than I have even stated here. Throw in superior potassium content, amino acid profile and inulin (a prebiotic)for absorbtion and digestion and you have a very reasonably priced superior product.

**MUST CLARIFY** Poor mixability when mixed with MILK. Also, the whisk ball shaker cup helps greatly.

1.0 out of 5 stars Chocolate is NOT Chocolate, February 25, 2012

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Wakefield103 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Universal Nutrition Real Gains, Chocolate Ice Cream, 10.6-Pounds (Health and Beauty)

I have tried other Univernal Nutritionl productions (Torrent) and like them a lot. I hate high expectations for this product, especially with all the good reviews here. However, the Chocolate Ice Cream flavor is terrible. It is a very weak chocolate flavor with an artifical taste. I'll finshing the bag because I don't want to go to waste, but not buying this again.

Other gainers I have tried that I like are Monster Mass.

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