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Product Safety Questions

Can I use Optimum Nutrition’s products if I have any medical condition?
While our products are safe and of the highest quality – they are formulated to be used by healthy and active individuals. We advise anyone who has a medica...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:06 PM
Can I use Optimum Nutrition’s products if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
While our products are safe and of the highest quality – we advise anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding to check with their healthcare professional befor...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:06 PM
If the cow’s milk was used during a BSE scare could it have reached your products?
If there is an outbreak in any dairy farm supplying Glanbia we are immediately notified by the Dairy inspectorate of the Department of Agriculture. There is...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:08 PM
Does creatine have any negative health effects?
Creatine monohydrate is is widely recognized as the most effective ergogenic nutritional supplement currently available to athletes in terms of increasing h...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:08 PM
Are the sweeteners used in your products safe for consumption?
Sweeteners are used in foods to provide zero to reduced calorie options to sweeten foods compared to sweetening with sugar or fructose. The EU Commission re...
Mon, 11 Mar, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Are you products Informed Sport tested?
Optimum Nutrition has more than 30 years’ experience of working with elite athletes and teams.  All of Optimun Nutrition’s powders, bars and supplement pro...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:11 PM
If I take Amino Energy with your BCAA will I test positive on doping control?
All of Optimum Nutrition’s powders, bars and supplement products are manufactured at our own Glanbia Performance Nutrition facility in Middlesbrough, Englan...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:12 PM
I was wondering if it is safe to stack Serious Mass and Creatine DNA?
Yes, it is safe to take Serious Mass and Creatine together.
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 3:41 PM
Please can you tell me if it is safe to use Gold Standard 100% Whey protein for marathon training if I am taking medication for thyroid problems?
We would recommend that someone with any type of medical condition refer to their medical advisor before taking any of our supplements. 
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 2:41 PM
Are there any negative health effects associated with soy/soy lecithin?
There is currently no clear research in humans suggesting any of the negative health impacts, whilst there is some research suggesting positive health outco...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 2:03 PM