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Serious Mass Chocolate

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98/100

This product looks safe

  • Niacin: 50mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)
  • Folate: 680mg is 680.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
  • 54% of ingredients have research evidence
D Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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This product provides a combination of proteins and carbohydrates designed to support caloric intake and muscle recovery. There is strong evidence that these macronutrients facilitate weight gain and protein synthesis when paired with resistance training. The evidence coverage for this specific formulation is limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Niacin: 50mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)

Folate: 680mg is 680.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Serious Mass Chocolate
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Details

Label Data

336 Gram(s)
Serving Size
8
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
54%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
1250 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
4.5 Gram(s) (6% DV)
Cholesterol
110 mg (37% DV)
Total Carbohydrates
252 Gram(s) (92% DV)
Protein
50 Gram(s) (100% DV)
Vitamin A
750 mcg (83% DV)
Vitamin C
60 mg (67% DV)
5 mcg (25% DV)
Within RDA (0.3× RDA) 608 studies (A:16, B:251)
20 mg (133% DV)
1.3× RDA — within safe limits 179 studies (A:3, B:90)
4.8 mg (400% DV)
4.0× RDA — above typical dose 76 studies (A:0, B:33)
4 mg (308% DV)
3.1× RDA — above typical dose 13 studies (A:0, B:1)
50 mg (313% DV)
Exceeds UL by 1.4× (UL: 35 mg) 196 studies (A:5, B:63)
5 mg (294% DV)
3.8× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 114 studies (A:3, B:35)
680 mcg DFE (170% DV)
Exceeds UL by 680.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
10 mcg (417% DV)
4.2× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
300 mcg (1000% DV)
10.0× RDA — above typical dose 27 studies (A:0, B:11)
25 mg (500% DV)
5.0× RDA — above typical dose 2 studies — no high-quality reviews
250 mg (45% DV)
Within RDA (0.5× RDA) 38 studies (A:1, B:7)
Calcium
600 mg (46% DV)
Iron
8 mg (44% DV)
590 mg (47% DV)
Within RDA (0.8× RDA) 13 studies (A:0, B:3)
53 mcg (35% DV)
Within RDA (0.4× RDA) 245 studies (A:4, B:133)
140 mg (33% DV)
Within RDA (0.3× RDA) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
15 mg (136% DV)
1.4× RDA — within safe limits 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
70 mcg (127% DV)
1.3× RDA — within safe limits 173 studies (A:0, B:67)
1 mg (111% DV)
1.1× RDA — within safe limits 37 studies (A:0, B:11)
2 mg (87% DV)
Within RDA (0.9× RDA) 9 studies — no high-quality reviews
120 mcg (343% DV)
3.4× RDA — above typical dose 199 studies (A:1, B:55)
75 mcg (167% DV)
1.7× RDA — within safe limits 3 studies — no high-quality reviews
Sodium
570 mg (25% DV)
Potassium
1430 mg (30% DV)
Market median: 5.0mg (298 products) 705 studies (A:5, B:123)
500 mg
Market median: 420.0mg (227 products)
250 mg
Market median: 550.0mg (217 products) 29 studies (A:0, B:5)
5 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (9 products) 7 studies — no high-quality reviews

Other Ingredients

Maltodextrin Protein Blend Cocoa Natural and Artificial flavor Medium Chain Triglyceride Lecithin Acesulfame Potassium Sucralose
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

333 grams about 2 heaping scoops serious mass protein powder 24 fl oz cold water, milk or other beverage 30-45 seconds blend until dissolved

Tips: New users may find it beneficial to begin with 1/2 of a serving daily for the first week and then gradually increase to 1 serving a day.

Suggested Use: For healthy adults, consume enough protein to meet your daily protein requirements with a combination of high protein foods and protein supplements throughout the day as part of a balanced diet and exercise program.

Warnings & Precautions

Contains: Egg, milk, soy

Formulation Notes

Why Serious Mass? Each serving is packed with 1,250 calories to support a calorie surplus for weight and muscle building. 50 grams of protein to support muscle building and recovery. 252 grams of carbohydrates to support fueling of intense workouts and aid in replenishment of glycogen stores. 3 grams of creatine monohydrate to support performance. 25 vitamins and minerals plus glutamine.

Strength Training Supports Performance Supports Weight Gain Goals

Optimum Nutrition has been trusted to provide the highest quality in post-workout recovery, pre-workout energy, and on-the-go sports nutrition for over 30 years and in 90+ countries. After careful supplier selection, each ingredient is tested to assure exceptional purity, potency and composition. We hold ourselves to the highest production standards, all so you can unlock your body's full potential.

Authentic Optimum Nutrition Product Optimumnutrition.com/authentic

Informed choice is a quality assurance program for sports nutrition products. The program certifies that nutritional supplements that bear the Informed Choice logo are regularly tested for banned substances by the world class sports anti-doping lab, LGC Limited.

Supports muscle building & weight gain goals Helps boost calorie intake Helps build and maintain muscle Helps fuel intense workouts

Chocolate naturally & Artificially Flavored

Serious Mass is designed to provide serious calories, protein and carbohydrates - making this a convenient way to get extra calories throughout your day.

Additional Information

To find out more about the science and ingredients behind our products, visit Optimumnutrition.com.

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Manufactured in the USA This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin

See supplement facts for sodium and cholesterol content When taken in addition to normal calorie intake and regular weight resistance training

Check out optimumnutrition.com for recipes and training tips.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Serving scoop included, but may settle to the bottom during shipping

Contents sold by weight not volume. Some settling will occur.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 48927 02299 5
DSLD Entry Date2021-10-22
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormPowder
DSLD ID260023
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

739
Research Sources
47
Avg Quality
472
Clinical Trial
139
Meta Analysis
74
Systematic Review
47
Rct
2
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Guideline
1
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