Optimum Nutrition Clear Whey + Collagen - 20g whey + 5g collagen
Optimum Nutrition Clear Whey + Collagen delivers 20g whey protein isolate and 5g hydrolysed collagen peptides per 24g scoop at 84kcal, with 1.2g carbohydrates and essentially zero fat. The juice-style, clear-mixing formula mixes without the cream texture of a traditional whey shake. The 240g tub provides 10 servings.
Whey protein isolate is cross-flow filtered to remove most lactose and fat, leaving a highly bioavailable essential amino acid profile that drives muscle protein synthesis post-exercise. Hydrolysed collagen peptides add hydroxyproline, proline and glycine - the amino acids responsible for connective tissue structure - which are present in much lower concentrations in whey alone. The combination addresses both muscle protein synthesis and connective tissue amino acid availability in one serving, without requiring two separate products.
The clear, juice-style format exists because hydrolysed proteins mix without the opacity of concentrate or casein. Where Optimum Nutrition's standard Clear Whey stops at isolate, this variant layers collagen on top - making it useful for lifters and runners managing joint load alongside training volume. The 240g tub is a focused buy: 10 servings is a trial-and-keep pack, not a 2-month supply, which keeps the commitment low for first-time buyers.
Built for active people who want whey protein and collagen amino acid support in one daily product - particularly runners, cyclists, and heavy lifters managing connective tissue load. Not positioned as a high-calorie recovery product. Contains milk. Check label for full allergen information.
Alternatives: THP Ultimate Whey Isolate (25.6g protein/105kcal) for a higher-protein straight isolate, or Efectiv Whey Concentrate (23g/114kcal) as a value-tier WPC without the collagen layer.
