Optimum Nutrition in numbers
- Optimum Nutrition was founded in 1986; its About Us page describes the brand's origin as a dream in Illinois.
- According to the brand's timeline, Optimum Nutrition distribution reaches 90 countries worldwide, and the same page says the brand is trusted in over 100 countries.
- The optimumnutrition.com homepage advertises free shipping over €50.
- The office and distribution centre is at Halle 5, Dr.-Wilhelm-Roelen-Str. 60-72, 47179 Duisburg, Germany.
- Customer service is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached in Ireland on +353 (01) 2630363.
- Coach Optimum, an AI virtual coach, is available 24/7 and now answers out loud; you can speak or type questions on protein, training, nutrition and the products.
- The online protein calculator works out your daily protein intake in under 60 seconds.
- Optimum Nutrition giveaways are sponsored by Glanbia Performance Nutrition Limited, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, R95E866, Ireland, on behalf of its Optimum Nutrition brand.
Sources: About us, Homepage, Contact us, Competition terms and conditions.
Questions about Optimum Nutrition
Which company is behind Optimum Nutrition?
Optimum Nutrition is a brand of Glanbia. The brand's timeline records that it was purchased by Glanbia PLC, and the competition terms name Glanbia Performance Nutrition Limited, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, R95E866, Ireland, as sponsor acting on behalf of its Optimum Nutrition brand. The sources do not name a separate trading company for the online shop itself.
Does Optimum Nutrition offer free delivery?
Yes, the optimumnutrition.com homepage advertises free shipping over €50. The sources we read do not state the delivery cost below that amount or the delivery times. When you use a voucher code, check in the basket whether the order still qualifies for free shipping after the discount has been deducted, and look at the delivery charge before you complete the order.
Where does Optimum Nutrition ship orders from?
Orders are handled from the office and distribution centre in Germany. The contact page gives the address as Halle 5, Dr.-Wilhelm-Roelen-Str. 60-72, 47179 Duisburg, Germany. The page also has a heading for a return address, but no address is filled in under it, so ask customer service before you send anything back.
What products can I buy at Optimum Nutrition?
Optimum Nutrition sells protein powders, sports nutrition, creatine, amino acids, vitamins and performance supplements. The homepage bestsellers include Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Micronised Creatine Powder, Serious Mass Weight Gainer, Platinum Hydrowhey, Gold Standard Pre-Workout and Gold Standard 100% Isolate Whey. A new Magnesium Glycinate+ product is also featured, alongside Clear Protein, electrolytes, energy products and collagen.
What is Coach Optimum at Optimum Nutrition?
Coach Optimum is the brand's AI virtual coach, which the About Us timeline calls the World's First AI-Enabled Virtual Coach. According to the homepage, it now talks back: you ask your question out loud and hear the answer straight away, or type it instead. It gives advice on protein, training, nutrition and Optimum Nutrition products and is available 24/7.
How do I contact Optimum Nutrition customer service?
You can call Optimum Nutrition customer service on +353 (01) 2630363, the Irish number given on the contact page. The opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. The contact page also points to a Frequently Asked Questions section and a contact form. The sources we read do not give a customer service email address.
How long has Optimum Nutrition been making sports nutrition?
Optimum Nutrition has been making sports nutrition since 1986, which the brand describes as over 40 years. Its timeline lists milestones such as shifting the entire line to instantized protein, launching the first all casein protein, and pioneering the Anytime Energy & Recovery category. It also lists expanding Gold Standard into pre-workout, creating an interactive protein calculator and launching an AI-enabled virtual coach.
Can UK readers enter Optimum Nutrition Instagram giveaways?
No, the giveaways described in the competition terms are open only to residents of the Republic of Ireland aged 18 or over. They are void outside the Republic of Ireland. To enter, you follow the Optimum Nutrition Ireland Instagram page, like the giveaway post and tag a friend. Each person may enter once per Instagram account, and winners are drawn about five business days after the end date.
What does Optimum Nutrition say about returns?
The Optimum Nutrition pages we read do not state a return period, return conditions or who pays for return postage. The contact page has a heading for a return address, but no address is given beneath it. Before you return a product, check the Frequently Asked Questions on optimumnutrition.com or contact customer service, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How does Optimum Nutrition help you choose products by goal?
Optimum Nutrition sorts its range by training goal under the heading «What Are You Training For?». The homepage lists six goals: Lean Physique, Build Muscle, Weight Management, Active Lifestyle, High Performance and Endurance. A «New to Supplements» area explains the basics for beginners, and the protein calculator estimates your daily protein intake in under 60 seconds.
Optimum Nutrition: protein, creatine and performance supplements from the Gold Standard brand
Optimum Nutrition is a sports nutrition brand founded in 1986 that sells its range directly at optimumnutrition.com. It is aimed at everyone from beginners who are new to supplements to people training for endurance, muscle gain or high performance. The shop covers protein powders, Clear Protein, creatine, electrolytes, energy products, weight gainers, collagen, magnesium and vitamins. With a voucher code from save-up.co.uk, your order costs less.
The Optimum Nutrition range from whey protein to magnesium
The shop menu is organised by product type, with a «Discover» page explaining each category and a «Shop» page listing the products. The flagship is Gold Standard 100% Whey, which the brand says leads its protein range. Newer additions such as Magnesium Glycinate+ sit alongside the established products, and a «NEW» section collects recent launches.
- Protein: Gold Standard 100% Whey, Gold Standard 100% Isolate Whey and Platinum Hydrowhey
- Clear Protein, made from whey protein isolate
- Creatine: Micronised Creatine Powder and Platinum Creatine
- Energy and pre-workout: Gold Standard Pre-Workout, Platinum Pre-Workout and Platinum Pump Pre-Workout
- Weight gainers such as Serious Mass, plus electrolytes, collagen and the Elite line
- Magnesium and vitamins, shakers and bundles
Shopping by goal with Coach Optimum and the protein calculator
Instead of browsing by product, you can start from a goal: Lean Physique, Build Muscle, Weight Management, Active Lifestyle, High Performance or Endurance. If you are unsure what you need, the protein calculator estimates your daily protein intake in under 60 seconds. Coach Optimum, the brand's AI virtual coach, answers questions on protein, training, nutrition and the products around the clock. It now talks back, so you can ask out loud and hear the answer, or type if you prefer. Recipes, blogs, expert advice and a «New to Supplements» guide complete the advice section.
Delivery and customer service at Optimum Nutrition
The homepage advertises free shipping over €50, and orders come from the office and distribution centre in Duisburg, Germany. Customer service is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and gives an Irish phone number, +353 (01) 2630363. A FAQ section covers further questions. The pages we read do not set out a return period or the accepted payment methods, so check these on optimumnutrition.com before ordering.
How to save at Optimum Nutrition
The Offers section of the shop lists products at a sale price. Many voucher codes exclude reduced items, so compare a code on full-price products with the sale price before deciding. Bundles group several products together and can help you reach the €50 free-shipping threshold. Only one code can usually be used per order, so if several are available, try them in the basket and keep the one that saves most. If you shop across the category, you will also find Merachfit Voucher Codes, DKN Discount Codes, Berghaus Promo Code offers and a Mitre Voucher Code for further Sport & Fitness shops on save-up.co.uk.
Four decades of the Gold Standard
Optimum Nutrition's story runs from a dream in Illinois to distribution in 90 countries, and the brand says it is trusted in over 100 countries. Its timeline records shifting the entire line to instantized protein and launching the first all casein protein. Later milestones include the brand's purchase by Glanbia PLC, the Anytime Energy & Recovery category and the move of Gold Standard into pre-workout. The brand stresses in-house manufacturing and strict quality standards, controlling each step from sourcing to packaging. It also works with partners listed in the menu: the Irish Rugby Football Union and McLaren.