42g protein + 566kcal + 5g creatine per 150g mass scoop
Applied Nutrition Critical Mass Professional is the brand's advanced-formula mass gainer for athletes who want a calorie surplus with a layered recovery and absorption stack rather than just protein and carbs. Each 150g (2.5-scoop) serving delivers 566 calories, 42g of protein, 74.7g of carbohydrates and 10g of fat, alongside a 5g creatine matrix and 2g of HMB. The 6kg tub provides 40 full servings.
The active ingredient panel separates Critical Mass Professional from a standard gainer. Each serving provides a 5g creatine matrix (3g monohydrate plus 2g Kre-Alkalyn) for strength and recovery, 5g L-leucine for muscle protein synthesis, 5g glutamine peptides for recovery, and 2g HMB to support muscle tissue preservation during training blocks. The blend is rounded out with HICA (leucic acid), alpha lipoic acid, DigeZyme digestive enzymes, LactoSpore probiotic (100M spores) and 1000μg chromium.
What separates Critical Mass Professional from the Original formula is the recovery and absorption layer. Original is a straight calorie-and-protein shake; Professional adds the creatine matrix, HMB, leucine and probiotic stack at clinical doses without requiring a separate purchase. For trainees who would otherwise stack a gainer plus 3-4 extra products, Professional consolidates those actives into one tub.
Critical Mass Professional suits hard gainers and off-season lifters who want a stacked formula in one product, and trainees who would otherwise spend more on separate creatine, glutamine, HMB and digestive enzyme purchases. It is not the right pick for those who already supplement creatine and recovery actives separately. Contains milk, soy, gluten, fish, eggs and nuts.
Simpler alternative: Applied Nutrition Critical Mass Original 6kg is the streamlined alternative.
