Transparency

Product reviews and recommendation standards

Reviews should help readers make better decisions—not disguise advertising as evidence. Phase 1 launches with a rigorous framework ready for future brand-specific reviews.

Supplements

Need, evidence, dose transparency, ingredient form, contaminant testing, third-party verification, interactions, cost per useful dose.

Wearables

Intended use, validation, comfort, battery, exportability, privacy, subscriptions and actionability.

Apps

Clinical claims, engagement burden, data permissions, accessibility, cancellation and evidence for the exact program.

Books and courses

Author expertise, citations, balance, practical value, novelty and separation of science from opinion.

Food products

Ingredient quality, nutrition context, portion, price, claims and practical convenience.

Home tests

Analytical validity, clinical validity, false results, interpretation pathway and privacy.

Scoring model

100-point review rubric

CategoryPoints
Evidence and intended use30
Safety and transparency25
Quality and validation20
Usability and accessibility15
Value and total cost10

Affiliate disclosure

Future reviews may contain affiliate links. Compensation will never change the scoring rubric, evidence label or disclosure of limitations. Sponsored placements must be clearly labeled and kept separate from editorial rankings.

Corrections

Manufacturers and readers can submit documentation or corrections. Material changes will be logged with a date and explanation.

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