Serious Mass Vanilla

Serious Mass Vanilla

Optimum Nutrition4.5 (1,238 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 6 Pound(s) · 8 servings
Goals
$64.99 $8.12 per serving

Product analysis

52 out of 100

Serious Mass Vanilla supplies protein for muscle-repair nutrition and creatine to support repeated high-intensity effort with ongoing use.

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Nutrient Quality45

Some B vitamins use favorable forms, including usable biotin and vitamin B5. Mineral forms vary, and the missing proportions of the calcium and phosphorus blends limit close comparisons.

Ingredient Transparency71

Amounts and many ingredient forms are disclosed, allowing useful serving comparisons. Several forms and the proportions within the calcium and phosphorus blends remain unstated.

Value For Money32

The full serving is costly when considered as a source of many individual added nutrients. Value for the main protein and carbohydrate portions remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction78

Customer feedback is positive across a large review pool. The volume gives a broader picture of satisfaction without establishing training results.

Product Focus46

Protein and ongoing creatine use connect the blend to muscle repair and repeated high-intensity exercise. The vitamins and minerals mainly add nutritional support when intake is low, rather than extra general-health benefits once needs are met.

Format
Powder
Container
6 Pound(s)
Per serving
$8.12
Customer rating
4.5 · 1,238 ratings
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Goals

Fitness
Impact
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitC+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 120 mgVitamin D · 5 mcgCreatine · 3 Gram(s)
Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 143 studies
Iron Supportive 81 studies
Magnesium Disputed 29 studies
Potassium No effect 7 studies
Sodium Supportive 96 studies
Vitamin C No effect 17 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 163 studies
Zinc Supportive 7 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 680 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 10 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgMagnesium · 120 mgSelenium · 70 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mgCreatine · 3 Gram(s)
Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 42 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Phosphorus · 510 mgMagnesium · 120 mgCalcium · 600 mgVitamin D · 5 mcgCopper · 1 mgManganese · 2 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Phosphorus Supportive 44 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgZinc · 15 mgIron · 5 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
1250 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
4 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
110 mg
Total Carbohydrate
253 Gram(s)
Protein
50 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
750 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
60 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
5 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
20 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
4.8 mg
Riboflavin
4 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
50 mg 62
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
5 mg
Folate (Folic Acid)
680 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
10 mcg
Biotin (D-Biotin)
300 mcg 51
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
25 mg 58
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
250 mg 64
Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Dicalcium Phosphate)
600 mg 56
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate)
5 mg 41
Phosphorus (Dicalcium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate)
510 mg 56
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
53 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Aspartate)
120 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
15 mg
Selenium (Selenomethionine)
70 mcg 50
Copper (Copper Gluconate)
1 mg 58
Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)
2 mg 64
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate)
120 mcg 46
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)
75 mcg 50
Sodium
590 mg 81
Potassium (Dipotassium Phosphate)
950 mg 75
Creatine Monohydrate
3 Gram(s)
L-Glutamine
500 mg 49
Inositol
250 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
5 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Sodium · 590 mg OverallScore81
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
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    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  7. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  8. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
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    Narrative review35,298 participants29 studies pooledBone Health forFolate Bone Health forVitamin B6
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    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  15. Dietary intake of folate, but not vitamin B2 or B12, is associated with increased bone mineral density 5 years after the menopause: results from a 10-year follow-up study in early postmenopausal women.
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  16. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
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  17. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
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    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  18. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
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