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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
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Every check we ran
Intake method matches the research
Nothing in this listing contradicts how these ingredients were studied (prebiotic fiber). For example, prebiotic fiber: daily use; effects build over weeks as gut flora shift. Sources: NIH ODS — Fiber overview (MVMS context), PubMed search: inulin prebiotic randomized trial.
Each ingredient’s amount is disclosed
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
UPC independently corroborated
Open Food Facts resolves 748927068801 to "Double Rich Chocolate Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder" (Optimum Nutrition) — consistent with this listing.
No data yet: Review-count history: not available
Marketplace rating not shown★ — rating count unavailable. No exact-listing count history was available, so no review-pattern claim is made.
No physical impossibility in the listed amounts
Technical check only: the panel’s 4 actives sum to 1,331 mg, which fits inside the ≈31,000 mg serving. This means the numbers are physically possible — it does not mean the formula was validated or the contents confirmed.
Photo-read pack math is internally consistent
29 servings × 31 g = 899 g, matching the printed net weight 899 g (NET WT 31.7 OZ (1.98 LB) 899 G). This checks agreement within the photo read; it is not an independent contents test.
Not found in NIH's DSLD label registry
The NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database has no matching label yet. Ingestion lags the market — recorded as a gap, not a strike.
FDA recall appears in this brand's history
Brand-level context only, not a finding about this product. Lyons Magnus, Inc recalled a different or not-exactly-bound product on 2022-07-22: “Findings and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.” (status: Terminated). The recalled product was: “Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate 11 fl oz (325mL). UPC 7 48927-06409 4. Shake well. Best when served chilled. Manufactured for Optimum Nutrition, Inc., 350” — not necessarily the product on this page. Verify at FDA’s recall database.
This item belongs to a catalog variation family
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit claim “…fast-absorbing, complete protein source that supports muscle maintenance and growth. 5.5 g Natural…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula — see Related research below. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
Why is this shown?
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Fiber | shaded = doses used in studies (3 g–10 g) · bar = this label | 1 g — below the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 3 of 6 public signals
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 748927068801 |
| Brand | Optimum Nutrition |
| Source listing identifier | B002DYIZH6 |
| Retailer listing title | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich … show full titleOptimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 1.98 Pound (Packaging May Vary) |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 31g (About 1 Scoop) |
| Servings per container | 29 |
| Net weight | NET WT 31.7 OZ (1.98 LB) 899 G |
| Badges printed on pack | INFORMED CHOICE, REGULARLY TESTED FOR BANNED SUBSTANCES |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Sodium | 130 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Dietary Fiber | <1 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Protein | 24 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Calcium | 130 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Potassium | 200 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“100% OF THE PROTEIN FROM WHEY” · “FOR MUSCLE SUPPORT & RECOVERY” · “Double Rich” · “Chocolate” · “ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED” · “Not a significant source of trans fat, added sugars and vitamin D.” · “*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day ” · “GLUTEN FREE”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Brand store (optimumnutrition.com) ↗ | $28.99 same product on the brand store — bottle count or subscription plan may differ from the retailer listing |
Brand store optimumnutrition.com: 55 supplement products (+2 merch items) — for comparison, single-focus brands typically carry 5–30 products; very broad catalogs are common among companies that rebrand ready-made formulas — a pattern note, not a verdict.
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Calcium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (48,938) · UL 2500 mg (adults 19-50 (2,000 mg for 51+))
Iron — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (28,479) · UL 45 mg (adults, from all sources)
Potassium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (16,128) · no UL; supplements capped at 99 mg OTC
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the declared amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
prebiotic fiber (inulin-type) — NIH ODS — Fiber overview (MVMS context) · PubMed search: inulin prebiotic randomized trial · WebMD search: inulin · ClinicalTrials.gov — 22 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily use; effects build over weeks as gut flora shift.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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