Our editorial method
How we review products
Our job is to separate what a brand says from what can actually be supported, and to say plainly when something is unclear.
Four kinds of information
Every review uses the same labels, so you can always tell where a statement comes from.
Manufacturer says
What the brand states on its sales or product pages. We report it; we don’t endorse it.
What we found
What we could check ourselves: the ingredient list, the citations, the pricing maths and the refund terms.
Evidence available
Published research we could identify, and what it is actually about: the product, an ingredient, or something broader.
What remains unclear
Information the brand doesn’t disclose, or that we couldn’t confirm.
Health note
We also flag safety considerations, such as possible interactions with medication, wherever the information supports it.
Our review method
The same six steps for every product, whether we end up impressed or not.
01
Understand the manufacturer’s claims
We read the official sales and product pages and note exactly what the brand says the product does.
02
Examine the formulation
We list the ingredients or what is included, and check whether amounts per serving are disclosed.
03
Review the supporting information
Where a page cites studies or authorities, we check what they actually cover: the product, an ingredient, or neither.
04
Identify uncertainty and limitations
We record what the brand leaves out, where claims outrun the evidence, and any safety considerations.
05
Explain the practical details
Format, daily routine, pricing maths, subscriptions, shipping notes and the real refund process.
06
Link to the official source
Every product button goes to the official website, so you can check the current details yourself.
Every product
What we check on every product
- The full ingredient list. Is every ingredient named? Are the amounts per serving shown, or hidden in a proprietary blend?
- The citations. When a page says “studies show”, we look for which studies, and whether they tested this product, a single ingredient, or a different dose.
- The pricing maths. We compare the per-bottle and total prices, and check whether the advertised “savings” add up.
- Subscriptions. We note any option that bills you on a recurring basis.
- The refund process. A guarantee is only as good as its terms: an email request is different from posting bottles back.
- Who is behind it. Whether a company, address or named expert is given, and what their stated credentials are.
- Look-alike sites. Where we notice unofficial sellers, we say so.
What our reviews are, and are not
Our reviews are based on the information manufacturers publish, checked against what we can verify. Unless a review says otherwise, we have not tested the product ourselves, and we do not run laboratory tests or clinical trials.
We are not a medical authority. Nothing on this site is a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation or a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Why there are no star ratings
A single number hides the details that matter. Two products can both “score well” for completely different reasons. We show you the documented facts, the gaps and the trade-offs instead.
How affiliate links fit in
Product buttons on review pages are affiliate links to the official website. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Brands cannot pay to be listed or to rank higher, and a review is written the same way whether or not a product is likely to sell. Full affiliate disclosure.
Corrections
Sales pages change. If you spot something out of date or wrong, tell us and choose “Feedback on a review”.
See the method in action
Every review follows these steps. Start with any product or browse by goal.