Editorial Policy & Scientific Review Standards

1. The 5-Stage Scientific Audit Process

Every dietary supplement, nootropic, metabolic enhancer, and wellness formulation reviewed on WellnessCompared undergoes a standardized 5-stage evaluation protocol before receiving an editorial rating:

2. Zero Paid Placements & Editorial Independence

We strictly prohibit paid editorial reviews or guaranteed positive scores. Neither ClickBank, BuyGoods, nor independent brand owners can buy a higher ranking or alter our pros, cons, or bottom-line verdict.

While we participate in affiliate partnerships to fund our research operations, our editorial team operates completely independently of commercial arrangements. If a product underdoses key active ingredients or utilizes deceptive proprietary blends, we say so unequivocally.

3. Medical Fact-Checking & Research Citations

All nutritional and botanical assertions must link to authoritative, peer-reviewed biomedical literature. We prioritize:

• PubMed / National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI): Human randomized clinical trials (RCTs).
• World Health Organization (WHO) & NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and upper safe limits.
• US Food & Drug Administration (FDA): Safety advisories and recall notices.

4. Corrections & Update Cadence

Supplement formulas evolve frequently. When a brand modifies its ingredient ratio, rebrands, or adjusts its pricing structure, our team updates the review within 5 business days.

If you identify a factual error, price mismatch, or discontinued SKU in any of our articles, please submit a correction to our editorial desk at our contact page. All verified corrections are amended immediately with a clear update timestamp.