Protein

The main function of protein is aiding in growth and repair of muscle and other body tissues. So, higher protein in diet is better to gain body weight.

Brand Endura Mass Nutrigain Kudos Body Grow Knoll

Energy

Brand Endura Mass Nutrigain Kudos Knoll Body Grow

Bacterial Contamination

Lab Results (%) 14.73 13.50 7.50 5.19 1.39

For all physical activity, the body requires energy – the amount depends on the duration and type of activity. Energy is measured in calories and is obtained from the body stores or the food we eat. Carbohydrate provides 4 kilocalories of energy per gram, protein 4 kilocalories per gram, and fat 9 kilocalories per gram.

in Body Grow. Lab Results (Kilocalorie/100 Grams) 402.49 402.20 392.68 381.42 350.44

Bacterial contamination is a serious issue for all food products. We conducted tests for total plate count (TPC) and yeast and mould count. 1) Total Plate Count

Total plate count is the amount of viable bacteria in a product and serves as a key indicator of the product’s overall quality and safety. As Endura Mass was proprietary food and the other brands were Ayurvedic products, no standards were available in the regulations. However, a lower total plate count is desirable. The unit of measurement for total plate count is colony-forming units (CFU) per gram. 2) Yeast and Mould Count

High yeast and mould count indicates poor hygienic conditions at the manufacturing plant. gram in all brands, making them safe for human consumption.

Steroids

Steroids increase the appetite and aid in weight gain. At the same time, oral steroids are known to cause various side effects including: We tested the five brands for presence of Betamethasone, Prednisolone and Dexamethasone steroids. These were not found in any of the brands.