Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass supplement bottle
Optimum Nutrition

Serious Mass Review

What We Researched
4 active ingredients analyzed · 16 inactive ingredients decoded · 10 brand certifications checked · Page generated: Sep 2026
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Product Score Fair
100
Brand Score Excellent

Two independent scores — the product and the brand behind it, never blended into one number. See our methodology.

Product Analysis

Transparency Very Poor

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Creatine Monohydrate — —
L-Glutamine — —
Inositol — —
L-Ascorbic Acid — —
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Creatine Monohydrate Good
  • L-Glutamine Good
  • Inositol Good
  • L-Ascorbic Acid Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Maltodextrin
  • Whey protein concentrate (milk)
  • Calcium caseinate (milk)
  • Flavorings
  • Milk Mineral Complex
  • Medium chain triglycerides (milk)
  • Egg albumin
  • Dipotassium Phosphate
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Glutamine peptides (wheat gluten)
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Whey powder (milk)
  • Sweetener (sucralose)
  • Antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract)
  • Calcium D-pantothenate
  • Pteroylmonoglutamic acid
Efficacy N/A

Dosage Analysis

Dosage data not available for assessment.

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Creatine Monohydrate
L-Glutamine
Inositol
L-Ascorbic Acid

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Whey protein concentrate (milk) Unknown
Calcium caseinate (milk) Unknown
Flavorings Unknown
Milk Mineral Complex Unknown
Medium chain triglycerides (milk) Unknown
Egg albumin Unknown
Dipotassium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used to maintain the pH of supplements.

Sodium Chloride Safe

Provides sodium, stabilizes formulations.

Glutamine peptides (wheat gluten) Unknown
Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Whey powder (milk) Unknown
Sweetener (sucralose) Unknown
Antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract) Unknown
Calcium D-pantothenate Unknown
Pteroylmonoglutamic acid Unknown
Brand Trust Report
Optimum Nutrition

Founded 1986 · Downers Grove, IL, United States · 311 products · optimumnutrition.com

Certifications

10 certifications
Consumerlab Source available Primary evidence
Informed Sport Source available Primary evidence
Labdoor Source available Primary evidence
Nsf Certified For Sport Source available Primary evidence
Usda Organic Source available Primary evidence
Vegan Certified Source available Primary evidence
Fda Gmp Inspections Source available Primary evidence
Non Gmo Project Source available Primary evidence
Nsf Gmp Source available Primary evidence
Informed Choice Supporting evidence unavailable

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Evidence available Evidence
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed Evidence available Evidence
In House Testing — Verified Evidence available Evidence
Contains Proprietary Blend — True Brand claim; evidence unavailable

Violation History

5 incidents
Prop 65 Lead2025-07-21 Source available Primary source
Prop 65 Lead2024-11-22 Source available Primary source
Recall Various nutritional and beverage products2022-07-28 Source available Primary source
Prop 65 Lead2017-03-10 Source available Primary source
Lawsuit Deceptive claims about the plant-based enzyme 'Aminogen' and its effect on protein digestion and absorption.2013 Source available Primary source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass a good supplement?

Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass received a product quality score of 62/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 4 active ingredients Of the 16 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 0 ingredients are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Optimum Nutrition, holds a brand trust score of 100/100.

What are the ingredients in Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass?

Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass contains 4 active ingredients: Creatine Monohydrate, L-Glutamine, Inositol, L-Ascorbic Acid. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass safe to take?

GoodSupp reviewed the inactive-ingredient data available for Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass. This label analysis cannot determine whether the product is safe for a particular person, and source labels may change. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Optimum Nutrition a trustworthy supplement brand?

Optimum Nutrition receives a brand trust score of 100/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, United States, the company offers 311 products in their lineup. Note: Optimum Nutrition has 5 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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