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Our Mission
HealthGuideReview.com exists to translate complex health research into clear, actionable education. We do not sell supplements, diagnose conditions, or prescribe treatments. Our role is to bridge the gap between primary scientific literature and your health decisions — with full transparency about our process, sources, and limitations.
⚠️ What We Are NOT
- We are NOT doctors. No one on our team diagnoses, treats, or prescribes.
- We are NOT a substitute for your healthcare provider. Your doctor knows your history, labs, and context. We do not.
- We do NOT guarantee outcomes. Research shows probabilities, not promises. Individual responses vary.
- We do NOT sell supplements. We review and compare products independently. Affiliate links support our research but do not influence conclusions.
🔬 Our Evidence Hierarchy
Not all evidence is equal. We grade every claim:
| Grade | Source Type | Examples | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, major clinical guidelines | Cochrane reviews, AHA/ACC guidelines, USPSTF recommendations | Highest |
| B | Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) | Peer-reviewed RCTs in major journals | High |
| C | Observational studies, cohort studies | Prospective cohort, case-control studies | Moderate |
| D | Animal studies, in vitro, mechanistic data | Mouse studies, cell culture, theoretical mechanisms | Low |
| F | Anecdotes, testimonials, marketing claims, expert opinion without data | “It worked for me,” influencer endorsements, proprietary blends without data | Not used for recommendations |
Rule: We only make recommendations based on Grade A or B evidence. Grade C is noted as “emerging.” Grade D/F is explicitly flagged as “insufficient evidence.”
✍️ Our Content Creation Process
- Topic Selection: Based on search demand, clinical relevance, and evidence availability.
- Research: Writers search PubMed, Cochrane, clinical guidelines, FDA/EMA documents. Every claim must trace to a primary source (PMID, DOI, guideline URL).
- Drafting: Writers synthesize evidence with clear evidence grades. No medical advice language (“you should,” “take this”). Instead: “Evidence suggests,” “Studies indicate,” “Guidelines recommend.”
- Expert Review: Every YMYL (Your Money Your Life) article is reviewed by a credentialed expert (MD, RD, PhD) before publication. Reviewer verifies accuracy, adds nuance, approves.
- Publication: Article published with: evidence grades, primary citations (PMID/DOI), reviewer badge, publication date, last-updated date.
- Ongoing Maintenance: Articles reviewed annually or when new evidence emerges. Corrections logged publicly.
🏷️ How We Label Content
| Label | Meaning | Where It Appears |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence Grade A–F | Strength of evidence for each key claim | Inline next to each claim, summary table at top |
| Reviewed by [Name, Credential] | Which expert verified medical accuracy | Top of article, reviewer profile link |
| Primary Source: PMID/DOI | Direct link to original study | References section, inline superscripts |
| Last Updated: [Date] | When content was last reviewed | Top of article |
| Affiliate Disclosure | We may earn commission from links | Top of article, near product links |
🔄 Correction Policy
- Errors corrected within 48 hours of verification.
- All corrections logged at /corrections/ with: original error, correction, date, reason.
- Substantive corrections noted at top of article with date.
- Minor typos fixed silently; substantive changes always logged.
💰 Conflict of Interest & Funding
- Affiliate commissions: We earn commissions from some product links. This does not influence which products we review or our conclusions. Products are selected based on evidence, testing, and user demand.
- No sponsored content: We do not accept payment for reviews, rankings, or placement.
- No free products for reviews: We purchase all tested products at retail price.
- No manufacturer influence: Brands do not see content before publication.
📞 Contact Us
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Last Updated: January 2025
Next Review: July 2025