Medical Review Policy

No invented authority

Many supplement sites stamp content with fabricated "medically reviewed by Dr. X" badges. We consider that a trust violation. Health content here is written by our editorial team against institutional sources, and attribution says exactly that. Where medicine is needed, we point to the real thing: your physician or pharmacist.

Standards health statements must meet

1. Institutional sourcing. Physiology and safety statements cite NIH fact sheets, FDA consumer resources, or PubMed-indexed studies — never other affiliate sites.
2. Tiered evidence language. Strong / modest / early / mixed — every ingredient claim carries its tier, and "no finished-product trial exists" is stated wherever product efficacy is discussed.
3. Safety-first cautions. Interaction flags (notably 5-HTP with serotonergic drugs), exclusion groups, and "consult a professional" guidance are included even where they make the product less attractive.
4. No diagnosis or treatment language. The product is discussed as a supplement; diagnosed conditions are routed to clinical care (including naming CBT-I as the standard for chronic insomnia).

The advice boundary

Content on this site is educational. It does not consider your history, medications, or labs, and therefore cannot be medical advice for you. The pages most readers should pair with a professional conversation are the safety analysis and the ingredient guide, both designed to be brought to an appointment.

Review cadence

Health-context articles are re-checked against current institutional pages on a periodic schedule and when readers flag changes. Material corrections are dated on the page.