Well I used 2, 6lb tubs of this while I was on my lean bulk. All around a pretty good product for my first weight gainer. The purpose of cyto gainer is for lean bulking. It did a pretty good job. What I liked about cyto gainer was how many COMPLEX carbs it had, low fat, protein, and creatine it had in it.
Ingredient profile:
total fat -6g, protein - 54g, Carbs -76g, creatine - 3g (For every 4 scoops)
Amino acid profile, (For every 4 scoops 150g of amino acids):
Essential Amino's:
l-isoleucine: 3,040mg
L-Leucine: 5,375mg
L-Valine: 2,990mg
L- tryotiohan: 885mg
L-Lysine: 4,670mg
L- threonine: 3,100mg
L- phenylalanine: 1,755mg
L- Methionine:1,095mg

Nonessential Amino's:
L-Alanine: 2,345mg
L- Arginine: 1,235mg
L- Glycine: 920mg
L- Aspartic Acid: 5,270mg
L- Glutamine & Precursors: 11,415mg
L- Cysteine: 1,190mg
L-Histidine: 1,030mg
L- Tyrosine: 1,645mg
L- Proline: 3,500mg
L-Serine: 2,540mg
I love the fact cytosport tells you the amino acids. I think this is a pretty good amino acid profile.

Taste : I got 2, 6lb tubs of strawberries N' cream. The taste was very good. It was a little thick though. It tasted like strawberries and I like strawberries. Taste- 9.

Effectiveness: The way I dosed it was for the first tub I used 4 scoops and then for the second I used 3 or 2.5 scoops. When I used 4 the tub ran out quick… But, when I used 4 scoops I noticed better results. I drank it 15-20 mins after I worked out. While I used cyto gainer I noticed some strength gains probably because of the creatine. My squat and calf raises went up about 20lbs by the time I finished both 6lb tubs. I'm a football player so that’s always a plus, when my squat goes up. But, the thing I liked the best about this is how I really was not gaining fat. I mean I gained some fat but not a lot at all. I was gaining lean muscle mass. I noticed a big increase in lean muscle on my thighs, claves, and arms. My thighs and calves look much more defined then they were before. Also, my shoulders looked more defined. And my standing shoulder press went up about 10lbs after I finished both tubs. Also, right after I finished a 6lb tub I started the next tub. So, maybe that’s why I got such good results. Another thing is I noticed pretty good recovery after a hard workout. It was not amazing but it was pretty decent. I was less sore when I woke up. Also, when i started my lean bulk I weighed about 212, then when I finshed both tubs I weighed 225. Effectivness-8

Value: I got both 6lb tubs off allstarhealth.com for each of them 36$ plus shipping. I thought that was a great value. But, a downside is how fast the tubs run out if you use 4 scoops… If you use 4 scoops it's only 18 servings per tub. So I either used 2.5 or 3 scoops. Value:7


Mixablity: If you mix this with "luke warm water", it mixes good. I still got some clumps. But, it was not that bad. But, when it was mixed with cold water I got huge clumps and there was still protein at the bottom of my shaker that I could not get out until I washed my shaker. Once I tried mixing it with milk and all hell broke loose. Their were huge clumps and tons of protein all over my shaker this made me really mad. So, I will never try that again. Also, another thing is the mixture was very thick. For me it was pretty hard to drink after a hard workout. Mixablity-5

So I have been learning a great deal off of this site and thought that it was time to start giving back! This is my first review so bare with me.

CYTO GAINER

I can honestly say this stuff really works. I have been a solid 168 to 172 since I was got out of boot camp in '03. I will add that I am 6'2"...so yup...skinny fella.

I started taking this last August which was when I started working out again for the first time in a few years. In August I was 170lbs even the first day at the gym. 10 weeks later I hit 200lbs! This is no lie...here is a link with day 1 pic week 7 and week 10.

http://supplementreviews.com/forum/index.php?topic=15514.msg170149#msg170149

I ran a few tubs of this stuff supplementing 3 good meals (for the most part) a day. I would take 1 shake between breakfast and lunch, 1 between lunch and dinner, 1 post work out and 1 right before bed. There was even 1 point where I got really motivated and would wake up at about the 4hr mark of my sleep and drink a shake...but that lasted for about 2 and half weeks before I decided I valued my sleep more.

Quick stats...
54g protein/serving 74g carbs/serving, 550 cal, 3 grams of creatine, and only 4.5 grams of fat per serving (4 scoop servings with the chocolate malt) This is one of the things I like the most...was the little fat content. I really didnt gain belly weight...No with that being said I really didn't get no six pack out of the deal but I was ok with that.

Mixes very well! When I first started taking this I thought there was a bit of a fishy taste to it but it would later grow on me and after having tried other flavors and other brands I look forward to the taste now. I did order one cookies and cream and will never order that again, fyi.

I gave the value a 7 cause this stuff is spendy...but I can't say it didn't provide me with the results I wanted...so long run...worth it for me.

Couple of things to add. If you are a hard gainer like myself then I would recommend trying the same diet I did. It was very uncomfortable...I was always full. Sometimes taking 30+ mins to choke down my meals. I stretched out my sets 2-5 mins to burn as few calories as possible...I did no cardio what so ever. Also I was taking Kre-alkalyn 1500, nitrox 2, and later on I started ISA-TEST GF. So I can't credit all my gains to just this...however the diet is where I honestly believe I got the most!

I quit taking this when we pulled out of Iraq and moved here to the Stan and lost about 8 lbs. I have maintained 192 for the past 2.5 months while only eating 3 meals (no shakes). Though I think the initial weight loss was due to the high altitude and a 1 mile walk to and from work.

So long story longer...I would highly recommend this product if you don't mind kicking out a couple of bucks and if you DO IT RIGHT. Choke it down with 3 well rounded meals a day!

Good luck and thanks for reading!

I started taking it for my winter bulk and its definelty helped out. I've put on about 8lbs so far and not done yet. I would take cytogainer in between my breakfast and lunch, usually around 11am. I would take all 4 scoops at once with milk and some peanut butter. I bought the cookies and cream flavor and it tastes pretty good. Even with 4 scoops it still breaks up easily. It's pretty clean and has a good amount of calories so its a good tool for someone trying to put on some weight. Only complaint about it is the bad gas i get from it about 4 hours later......

I liked this product a lot, and the fact that I got it on sale made it just that much better.
Taste - I had the Chocholate Malt flavor and I must say, it was a little strong. I usually added more water/milk than the directions recommended because of the overbearing taste. It didn't taste bad by any means, just a little odd; which actually kind of surprised me since I'm usually a huge fan of Cytosport flavors.

Mixability - The first time I mixed this I used milk and never again did I make that mistake. In water this stuff mixed absolutely fine, and I'd say it had a nice texture even; but in milk it was too thick and a tad clumpy.

Effectiveness - I got the 6lb. tub of this and by the time it took me to finish it I put on over 5lbs of weight, without using any other supps either (besides a multi). In my opinion this was a very effective supplement and I enjoyed taking it. I also like the fact that is comes equipped with creatine monohydrate and L-Glutamine. It is also low in sugar and fat. Overall I would definately recommend this stuff to anyone looking to gain some mass.

This stuff is muscle milk x2. The only difference between this and muscle milk really is that this has creatine in it (which does help). Like I wrote in my review for muscle milk this stuff would be good for people who are new to weightlifting and just starting out but for experienced lifters there is better stuff out there. Also like ive heard with muscle milk the people I know who took this and said it was great were people who just started lifting and the people who said this stuff is garbage are people who have been lifting for a long time. In general I do think this stuff is alright you will gain some strength/muscle and it does taste very well but there is definitely better stuff out there, monster milk is my personal favorite

Little pricey but out of all the protein supplements I have ever taken, this one has been by far the best.I put on some nice lean muscle and was able to cut and keep my strength.Mixes and tastes great, tasted just like a milkshake. Has both creatine mixed in with lean protein.

just so you know a little about what i was trying to do, im 6'0 180 and have always had lean muscle and wanted to put a little size on..

Taste: i got the chocolate malt one and i have ran threw different flavors of protiens and honestly this one tasted amazing but i did it with milk i never tried it with water.

Side effects: wasnt really much i did seem to get pretty bad gas and im not sure if it was from this or what but i noticed gettin dry skin i dont know why but only after i started using this product.. not saying its the reason just mentioning it because i noticed only after starting this but idk..

Results: prob. put on about 3-5 pounds of muscle after a month i did as directed and took 3 times a day plus one 30 mins after workout with mixing it with milk i got that full feeling pretty easy had to force myself to finish most of the time unless it was right after i woke up.

Other: great stuff i will prob keep on it for a couple months would recommend it to anyone trying to bulk up, taste was the best really even if you dont like protien shakes this one was more of a milkshake taste to it like i said before i had lean muscle so i was pretty ripped with using this i seem to look the cuttness a little but it was replaced by size and strenght so wasnt to worried about it.

I thought this was going to be a GNC bring back after my first shake because it tasted funky. I gave it another try and it grew on me with each shake. I have now gone through three of the 3.3lb tubs. I mix with water and do not use the recomended 4 scoops. Instead I use 3 and only drink it on lifting days. Even with three scoops it is pretty thick. I put it in a water bottle and shake the hell out of it to get it to disolve but this works. Its really only an issue if your stuck with only a cup to mix with.

Effectiveness - I started at 160 pounds and got up to 165 while eating 5 meals a day after my third tub. Before I get flagged for bs please realize that I am also not attributing all my gains to this product. Over a two month period my bench press 1rm went from 235 to 250. I also started doing dynamic effort bench press (menshealth) which I think has more to do with my gains than anything. I did not take note of 1rm for any other exercises so sorry no numbers.

Taste - Like I said, at first I thought it was gross but it grew on me and now it tastes OK.

Side effects - None really. I do get a little bloated even with only three scoops.

I highly recommend this product. I was not crazy about the taste but that was really my only issue and it is a minor one. It is effective and reasonably priced during gold week.

Ok. Just finished my first tub of 3.31 or something like that lbs of CytoGainer and I was pretty amazed at how well it worked when I stayed consistent with it. It says to take 4 scoops in 2 cups of milk or water. I got the Vanilla shake flavor so naturally I mixed it in milk. 4 scoops and 2 cups of milk is A LOT to drink at one time. So i split it into 2 shakes of 1cup 2 scoops. One in the morning and one at night. (I work at a gym and do my workouts on the clock, I know sweet job right?) but it doesnt mix well in a shaker so I use a blender at home.

I don't remember how long the jug lasted me. Prob about 3 weeks, I didnt always take 2 shakes a day. Sometimes 1. But I gained a solid 5 pounds. I was stuck at like 165-167 FOR EVER. after my jug of cyto gainer I sat at 172 and stayed there. I had already ordered another 5lb jug and am about half way thru that one but the taste of the shake is deff starting to get old. I was sucking them down on the first jug.

DEFF try a smaller 3.3lbs jug first its like 20 bucks before you buy a bigger one but it does work at you will put on mass. Gave me some Boost lifting too. I benched 225 for the first time and I had never done more than 205 with a spot. the extra weight turned to muscle. I workout at least 4 or 5 times a week.

I've only been lifting for about a year and I've been taking supplements an shorter amount of time than that, but CytoGainer has easily been my favorite supplement thus far.

The taste was fine for me, strawberries n' cream or whatevs got the job done, water or milk, didn't matter. Mixing the stuff was quite a job though, especially with milk. You could throw 7 blender balls in your shaker and get Mike Tyson to beat on it after and you still might have some clumps.

I could easily consider myself a hard gainer so this stuff really did the trick in terms of packing on mass. I think I put on about 12 lbs. with the 2 tubs I went through which is pretty substantial considering my diet was a joke at the time. There is a nice little serving of creatine in this as well so when I was stacking mono hydrate with it I of course saw greater gains.

As for side effects I never really saw any besides what my friend went through with his tubs. He would take his serving post workout then about 20 minutes later he would have to eat or, as he described it, "The Cyto-Monster will eat me from the inside out!". So if you're every feeling a little weird after taking this stuff, eat something. Or take a poopie.

I recommend everyone try this if you want some sweet gains. I'll most likely be running this again myself as it's effectiveness and price can't be beat.