Gorilla Gulps Vegan Mass Gainer Chocolate Flavor Review

None of the main ingredients of this mass gainer, its pea, rice and hemp proteins and its carbohydrates, were assessed. The findings below cover only the added vitamins and minerals. Vitamin D on its own did not build muscle. Three years of daily vitamin D in older adults did not increase lean muscle ^[1]. It did not improve strength in older women ^[2]. It added nothing to weight training gains ^[3]. Adding it to exercise helped leg strength only a little ^[4]. Calcium showed no link with muscle mass or strength in older adults ^[5]. It did not change muscle performance in teenage girls ^[6]. The iron here is far below the 325 milligram daily dose that helped strength in volleyball players ^[7]. A larger trial found no muscle benefit from iron ^[8]. Potassium did not improve muscle power or mass in older adults ^[9]. It did not improve strength in adults over 50 ^[10]. The amount of vitamin B12 is not shown on the label. A review found it had no effect ^[11]. Animal and cell studies are never counted.

Vitamin D is the main ingredient here, and nearly all ten panelists spoke about it, with most recommending it or taking it themselves. They take it for immune support, brain health, muscle function, heart health, and general health, and several say most people are deficient and should check their blood levels, with targets ranging from 40 to 100 ng per ml. Doses people gave include 5000 IU of vitamin D3 in the morning (three of them), at least 10,000 IU daily in winter, and a figure near 8,895 IU, while one takes it in fall and winter when sun is scarce. Preferred forms and pairings include vitamin D3 with K2, taking it with dietary fat for better absorption, and one advising against taking it in the morning with other supplements; two were neutral, one noting there is little point unless you are deficient. Potassium and iron are smaller ingredients in this product, and the panel mostly mentioned them in passing, though one panelist said iron supplements never raised his low levels for years before he finally fixed it.

Combine with: To support muscle building with this vegan mass gainer, pair it with creatine monohydrate (3-5 g daily) for strength and lean mass, and with leucine or a BCAA/EAA blend, since pea and rice proteins are lower in leucine and lysine or methionine respectively. Vitamin D3 with K2 and magnesium support muscle function, bone health, and recovery. Vitamin B12 is important for vegan users, as are algae-based omega-3 (DHA/EPA) for inflammation and recovery, and zinc. A digestive enzyme blend or probiotic can ease bloating from large plant-protein servings. If the real goal is cellular and DNA repair, look at separate products with NMN or NR, resveratrol, CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamin C/E-type antioxidants, ideally after talking with a healthcare provider.