Editorial Policy

How we grade evidence

Every compound page carries an evidence label so you know what kind of proof sits behind a claim:

• Human — supported by human clinical trials (the strongest tier here).
• Animal — demonstrated in animal models only; not confirmed in people.
• In vitro — cell or lab studies, furthest from a human result.
• Anecdotal — community reports; experiences, not evidence.
• Mixed — a combination, described in detail on the page.

A repeatable finding in rodents is interesting, but it is not the same as a demonstrated human effect, and we never let one stand in for the other.

Sourcing

We link primary and regulatory sources — PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the FDA — rather than secondary blogs. Where a claim rests on a single research lineage or a small study, we say so. See our curated resources for the databases we rely on.

How we handle anecdotes

Community discussion is useful context, so we synthesize it — but we paraphrase, never copy verbatim, and we label it clearly as anecdotal. Reported experiences are presented as exactly that: reports, not outcomes.

What we will not publish

• "Cure," "miracle," or "guaranteed" language.
• Dose prescriptions or anything framed as medical advice.
• Vendor endorsements or product names.
• Claims of efficacy that the cited evidence doesn't support.

Medical review status

Content is reviewed by Dr. George S. Watson, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

Corrections

When we find an error — or you point one out — we fix it and note the update date on the page. Accuracy matters more than looking infallible.

Independence & funding

This site is the public educational front of a members community and links to it. That funds the work; it does not influence how we grade evidence. Read more on our about page.