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Serious Mass Banana

Optimum Nutrition
4.6
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(816 ratings)
Sodium 570 mg
Manganese 2 mg
Niacin 50 mg
Choline 250 mg
Potassium 890 mg
Selenium 71 mcg
Phosphorus 490 mg
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Score66
Effective for aggressive mass gain through very high calories, protein, and creatine, but the enormous carbohydrate load and serving size require careful use.
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Quantity:6 Pound(s) • (8 servings)
Goals:
Fitness
Bone Health
General Health
Immunity

Score 66

Effective for aggressive mass gain through very high calories, protein, and creatine, but the enormous carbohydrate load and serving size require careful use.
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Analysis

The full banana-flavored serving delivers 1,250 calories, 50 grams of protein, and three grams of creatine. Those amounts can help a hard gainer create a calorie surplus without preparing several separate foods.

More than 250 grams of carbohydrate accounts for most of the energy and makes the serving poorly balanced for routine meal replacement. The broad micronutrient panel has some good mineral forms, but glutamine and inositol are too low to add much.

The full portion is costly and may be hard to tolerate in one sitting. Splitting the serving may improve digestion, although the total carbohydrate and duplicate vitamin-mineral exposure still need to fit the wider diet.

Who is it for
  • Hard gainers who need a large calorie surplus
  • Lifters seeking protein, carbohydrate, and creatine in one shake
Best for
  • Aggressive weight-gain phases
  • High-calorie training nutrition

Pros

  • Provides 50 grams of protein
  • Includes three grams of creatine monohydrate
  • Large calorie amount directly supports mass gain

Cons

  • Contains more than 250 grams of carbohydrate
  • Full serving may be difficult to digest
  • Glutamine and inositol are lightly dosed

Warnings

  • The extreme carbohydrate load may sharply raise blood glucose and is poorly suited to people managing diabetes or insulin resistance
  • Creatine and the oversized serving may cause bloating or digestive discomfort
  • The vitamin-mineral panel can duplicate other supplements, so total niacin, iron, calcium, and related intake should be checked

Nutrient quality

69 High impact

Vitamin D3, natural vitamin E, citrate, selenomethionine, and several chelated minerals are useful forms. Protein, carbohydrate, creatine, and several minerals are supplied in substantial amounts.

Ingredient transparency

80 Highest impact

Every listed active has a specific amount. Inactive ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

68 High impact

The supplied average indicates generally favorable aggregate satisfaction. No detailed experience reports are available to identify repeated complaints or confirm perceived benefits.

Value for money

42 Lower impact

The large macronutrient serving supports some value, but the bottle provides very few servings. Serving value is weak because each use is expensive.

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Goals

Fitness
Fitness
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportA- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 125 mgVitamin D · 5 mcgCreatine · 3 Gram(s)

Creatine monohydrate, substantial protein, carbohydrate, and electrolytes support strength, recovery, and high training energy needs. The creatine amount is useful for daily performance support.

The very large serving supplies an unusually high calorie and carbohydrate load that requires a deliberate mass-gain context. It is appropriate for athletes needing concentrated energy intake rather than routine workout supplementation.

Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 143 studies
Bone Health
Bone Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Phosphorus · 490 mgMagnesium · 125 mgCalcium · 640 mgVitamin D · 5 mcgCopper · 1 mgManganese · 2 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mg

Substantial calcium and phosphorus provide bone mineral material, while protein supports the organic matrix and muscle loading that helps maintain bone. Magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, potassium, and vitamin D add broader nutritional support.

The calcium amount is slightly high for one efficient absorption window, vitamin D is low, and vitamin K is absent. The very large carbohydrate serving makes the product a mass gainer rather than a focused bone supplement.

Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Phosphorus Supportive 44 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageB Formula Quality
Folate · 680 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 11 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgMagnesium · 125 mgSelenium · 71 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mgCreatine · 3 Gram(s)

Protein, a broad vitamin and mineral panel, and creatine can support energy intake and training recovery. The formula is better suited to people with unusually high calorie needs than to routine general wellness.

The very large carbohydrate and calorie load can work against general-health goals when weight gain is not intended. Nutrient amounts are mostly clear, but several forms are ordinary and the selenium amount is modest.

Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 42 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportC+ CoverageC Formula Quality
Magnesium · 125 mgVitamin C · 60 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 940 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgSelenium · 71 mcg

Zinc, selenium, vitamins A, C, and D, and glutamine provide some immune-relevant nutrition. Their role remains secondary because the formula is built mainly for very high calorie and carbohydrate intake.

Vitamin C, vitamin D, selenium, iron, and glutamine are modest for focused immune support despite a useful zinc amount. The extremely large calorie and carbohydrate serving may be inappropriate for people who do not specifically need aggressive weight gain.

Study evidence
Glutamine Supportive 36 studies
Iron Supportive 23 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC- Strength of SupportC CoverageF Formula Quality
Folate · 680 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 11 mcgVitamin B6 · 5 mgMolybdenum · 80 mcgSelenium · 71 mcgMagnesium · 125 mgGlutamine · 500 mgVitamin E · 20 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mgCholine · 250 mgRiboflavin · 4 mg

Choline, molybdenum, selenium, zinc, vitamin C, B vitamins, and glutamine touch several clearance-related pathways. Their role is secondary within a high-calorie mass-gain formula, and glutamine is far below a focused gut-support amount.

The very large serving carries a heavy carbohydrate and calorie load that may not suit users seeking a focused detoxification supplement. Useful nutrient forms and disclosed amounts cannot overcome the formula's weak goal focus.

Study evidence
Choline Supportive 6 studies
Glutamine Supportive 8 studies
Molybdenum Adverse 1 study
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Zinc Supportive 30 studies
Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC- Strength of SupportC CoverageD- Formula Quality
Biotin · 300 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgZinc · 15 mgIron · 6 mgVitamin C · 60 mg

Protein, biotin, zinc, selenium, copper, vitamin D3, and a small iron amount offer some nutritional relevance to hair. The mass-gainer powder is designed for calorie intake rather than targeted follicle or scalp support.

Biotin and zinc are useful, while iron and vitamin D3 are low and no structural keratin ingredient is identified. Its large calorie and carbohydrate load makes it a poor fit for someone seeking focused hair supplementation.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin C Mixed 5 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
1250 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
3.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
105 mg
Total Carbohydrate
254 Gram(s)
Protein
50 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
 940 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 60 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
 5 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
 20 mg
Thiamin (Thiamine Mononitrate)
 4.8 mg
Riboflavin
4 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
 50 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 5 mg
Folate
680 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
 11 mcg
Biotin (D-Biotin)
 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
 25.6 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
 250 mg
Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Dicalcium Phosphate)
 640 mg
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate)
 6 mg
Phosphorus (Dipotassium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate)
 490 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
 53 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Aspartate)
 125 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
 15 mg
Selenium (Selenomethionine)
 71 mcg
Copper (Copper Gluconate)
 1 mg
Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)
 2 mg
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate)
 120 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)
 80 mcg
Sodium
570 mg
Potassium (Dipotassium Phosphate)
 890 mg
Creatine Monohydrate
3 Gram(s)
L-Glutamine
500 mg
Inositol
250 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
5 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Sodium · 570 mg OverallScore75
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

An undisclosed sodium source limits confidence in ingredient quality. The sodium dose is well suited to meaningful athletic replenishment. Well-chosen supporting electrolytes strengthen the mineral profile, while the broader nutrition formula helps offset weak electrolyte-only value.

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Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) · 2 mg OverallScore74
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The amino acid chelate should absorb well, but the exact amino acid and chelation standard are not identified. The clearly stated dose suits nutritional maintenance but falls below the targeted bone and joint support range. A high serving cost makes it expensive for manganese-focused use.

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Niacin (Niacinamide) · 50 mg OverallScore68
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Niacinamide is clearly disclosed at an amount suitable for food fortification and general support. The powder dissolves for immediate use but includes no dedicated release or absorption technology. The serving cost is driven by the mass-gain formula, leaving weak value for someone focused on niacin.

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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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