The claim
No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners
What we found
VerifiedStack3d reports stevia replaced sucralose and acesulfame potassium; PRO Quench's label listed Red 40.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
Product review
Optimum Nutrition Clear Protein (whey isolate + collagen) review, scored
Half whey isolate, half collagen clear drink; returns cost the buyer postage.
Health Corners editorial team · Claims checked against seller pages · Updated
#11 of 13 products in Aminos & Protein
Calculated from published specs and owner feedback
See all aminos & protein- Overall 5.7
- Social 6.8
- Usability 4.7
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Strengths and drawbacks
Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.
Strengths
- 20 g total protein under 100 calories
- Three fruit flavors, now stevia-sweetened
- Free shipping and 20% off on subscription
Drawbacks
- Only 10 g of the protein is whey isolate
- Guarantee returns are mailed at your cost
- New formula has no reviews on ON's own page yet
How the score breaks down
Published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
Published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Overall5.7
- Social6.8
- Usability4.7
Usability4.7/10
Label transparency5.0/10
Testing and manufacturing2.0/10
Price and subscription terms6.0/10
Guarantee and returns5.0/10
Support and owner reports6.0/10
Social6.8/10
Marketplace reviews7.8/10
Independent web and YouTube6.5/10
Reddit6.0/10
How each score was set
Usability 4.7 /10
From published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Label transparency5.0/10
- Doses of both proteins and the 26 g scoop are on the page; the ingredient list and allergen line sit in an image panel not read.
- Testing and manufacturing2.0/10
- PRO Quench was labeled banned-substance tested; no lab, COA, cGMP note or country appears for the new formula.
- Price and subscription terms6.0/10
- $45.49 for 20 ($2.27 each) with one-time buy; free shipping only over $75 unless subscribed.
- Guarantee and returns5.0/10
- 60-day guarantee exists but needs approval and a paid return mailing; store returns cap at 30 days with 75% unused.
- Support and owner reports6.0/10
- Phone, email and ticket form with 9-5 CST hours; buyers on Amazon are split on taste and clumping.
Social 6.8 /10
Average of the independent owner-review sources listed below.
- Marketplace reviews7.8/10
- Product · 94 reviews · amazon.com, amazon.ca
- Independent web and YouTube6.5/10
- Product · 3 reviews · independent.co.uk, gymbery.fr, stack3d.com
- Reddit6.0/10
- Brand-level · 3 reviews · reddit.com
Claims we checked
The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review
The claim
10g of collagen peptides per serving to help maintain joint health
What we found
Fine printBrand's claim; no study of this product is cited. Not evaluated by the FDA.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
The claim
Supports hydration when used as directed
What we found
Fine printBrand's claim tied to added electrolytes; amounts are in the label image, not stated as text.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
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