To aid in weight gain, there are several supplements that can be particularly effective:

1. Creatine:
   • Creatine is widely used to increase lean muscle mass and enhance exercise performance. It is especially effective for high-intensity, short-burst activities¹.
2. Protein Supplements:
   • High-protein supplements (such as whey protein) can help in increasing overall calorie intake and support muscle mass growth. They have significant benefits for muscle synthesis and recovery²³.
3. Weight Gainers:
   • These supplements are specifically designed to help individuals increase their calorie intake. They contain a high proportion of carbohydrates and proteins, making them useful for those who have a hard time consuming enough calories through regular food⁴.
4. Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs):
   • BCAAs support muscle protein synthesis and can be used to augment muscle growth when combined with resistance training⁴.
5. Essential Amino Acids (EAAs):
   • These are crucial for muscle protein synthesis and can support muscle growth when taken before or after workouts⁴.

Would you like to see a list of product recommendations for any of these supplements?

Footnotes

1. Creatine Supplementation: An Update ↩

2. The Use of Dietary Supplements in Fitness Practitioners ↩

3. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of high protein oral nutritional supplements ↩

4. Current knowledge about sports nutrition ↩ ↩² ↩³