Editorial Policy

Our Mission

Body Science Review exists to help readers make better-informed decisions about supplements, sleep tools, recovery gear, and cognitive aids — by applying rigorous, evidence-based analysis to a category that is too often dominated by marketing claims and undisclosed conflicts of interest.

We believe that honest, independent health and wellness reviews are a public good. Our editorial decisions are made on the basis of what serves the reader, not what maximizes short-term affiliate revenue.

Editorial Independence

Our editorial team operates independently of our commercial relationships. The following practices are non-negotiable:

• No pay-to-rank. We do not accept payment — in cash, product, or any other form — to improve a product's rating, position, or coverage.
• No undisclosed sponsorships. If content is sponsored or produced in partnership with a brand, it is labeled clearly as sponsored. Sponsored content does not influence the ratings or coverage of products in independent editorial reviews.
• Affiliate relationships do not drive editorial decisions. We regularly recommend products that have no affiliate program, lower commission rates, or are sold through channels where we earn nothing. The best product for the reader gets the top spot.
• Free products are disclosed. If a product was provided at no cost for review, this is disclosed in the article. Our editorial standards require the same critical analysis regardless of how we acquired the product.
• No pressure from advertisers. We do not allow current or prospective advertising relationships to influence editorial coverage. A brand that advertises on this site receives no preferential treatment in our reviews.

Content Standards

Evidence Requirements

Every factual claim in our articles must be supported by a cited source. We prioritize:

• Peer-reviewed studies published in indexed journals
• Meta-analyses and systematic reviews over individual studies
• Human studies over animal or in-vitro studies
• Studies using doses and populations relevant to our readers

We use PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Examine.com as primary reference databases. When evidence conflicts or is mixed, we present multiple perspectives rather than cherry-picking the most favorable result.

Language Standards

• We use qualified language ("research suggests," "evidence indicates") rather than absolute claims ("this supplement will")
• We explicitly note when evidence is preliminary, weak, or based on small sample sizes
• We do not diagnose, prescribe, or make individualized medical recommendations
• We do not use manipulative urgency language ("limited time," "buy now before it's gone") in editorial content

Accuracy & Freshness

We update articles when: new studies significantly change our assessment, product formulations change, pricing information becomes outdated, or reader feedback identifies inaccuracies. Updated articles display a "Last Updated" date alongside the original publication date.

Affiliate Disclosure

Body Science Review participates in affiliate advertising programs, including Amazon Associates and direct brand affiliate programs. When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you.

This commercial relationship is disclosed:

• At the top of every article containing affiliate links
• In the site footer on every page
• On our dedicated Affiliate Disclosure page

Per FTC guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), all material connections between endorsers and product sellers are disclosed clearly and conspicuously. We comply fully with these requirements.

Medical Disclaimer

The content on Body Science Review is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or modifying any supplement regimen, particularly if you have a pre-existing medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking prescription medications.

We do not make claims that any product prevents, treats, or cures any disease or medical condition.

Corrections Policy

We are committed to correcting factual errors promptly and transparently. If you identify an error in our content:

1. Contact us at the address below with the specific claim and your source
2. We will investigate and respond within 5 business days
3. Verified corrections are made immediately and noted at the bottom of the article (we do not silently edit inaccuracies)
4. Significant corrections are noted with a correction disclosure at the top of the article

We do not remove negative coverage, downgrade ratings retroactively based on brand requests, or alter editorial conclusions in response to commercial pressure.

Contact the Editorial Team

For corrections, fact-checking inquiries, or editorial concerns, reach us through the About page. For affiliate or advertising inquiries, note that our editorial team is separate from our commercial operations and all correspondence is handled independently.