Our Sourcing Standards

We monitor major journals and research databases continuously. When significant new studies are published that affect the accuracy or completeness of our articles, we update the relevant content and add a timestamp noting the revision. We also review older articles quarterly to identify any claims that may be outdated. If you notice an article that conflicts with recently published research, please contact us—we take these reports seriously.

We welcome constructive disagreement backed by evidence. Send your feedback to [email protected] with details about the article and any sources you'd like us to consider. Our editorial board will review your input. If your evidence is compelling, we may revise our content or add a note acknowledging alternative perspectives. We believe healthy discussion strengthens our articles and serves readers better.

Yes. Our editorial board includes registered dietitians, biochemists, and professionals with advanced training in nutrition science. Articles about technical topics like antioxidant mechanisms or metabolic pathways are written or reviewed by specialists in those areas. While not all contributors hold formal credentials, all must demonstrate subject expertise and commit to our accuracy standards. We list contributor credentials transparently at the end of each article.

When discussing specific supplements or product brands, we disclose any financial relationships. If a particular brand sponsors content or has a business relationship with our organization, this is noted clearly. We evaluate products based on research quality and ingredient transparency, not on commercial relationships. We do not endorse products solely because they sponsor our content. Any product recommendations are backed by evidence and transparency about why we included them.

We recommend citing the original research sources listed in our articles rather than citing our articles themselves. Our role is to interpret and synthesize existing research for general audiences. For academic or professional work, the primary sources—the peer-reviewed studies we reference—are more appropriate citations. However, you may always reference our articles as a general information resource or starting point. Each article's reference list provides the original sources you'll need.

Our sourcing standards are reviewed annually by our editorial board and updated as needed to reflect best practices in science communication. We also monitor feedback from readers and professionals in our field to identify areas for improvement. If you have suggestions for how we can strengthen our sourcing practices, we'd like to hear them. Our commitment to quality means we're always looking to improve how we gather and present information.