How We Evaluate Supplements
At Best Supplement, we follow a structured and transparent process to evaluate dietary supplements. Our goal is to provide readers with honest, realistic, and useful information — free from typical marketing hype.
Our Philosophy
We believe supplements should be evaluated based on biological mechanisms, quality of evidence, and realistic expectations — not on sensational claims. We prioritize scientific literature over manufacturer promises.
Our Bottom-Up Content Model
Every supplement we cover follows the same content architecture:
- Reviews (BoFu): Practical product evaluation
- Articles (MoFu): Scientific explanation of the mechanism of action
- Guides (ToFu): Educational content about the related physiology
This model allows readers to move from specific product analysis to broader understanding.
How We Evaluate Each Supplement
We analyze each product using the following criteria:
| Critério | Peso | O que analisamos |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence Quality | 30% | Clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses |
| Ingredient Transparency | 20% | Clear dosages, standardization, and formulation logic |
| Mechanism Plausibility | 15% | Scientific support for the proposed biological pathways |
| Safety Profile | 15% | Known side effects, interactions, and contraindications |
| Realistic Expectations | 10% | How significant the real-world results tend to be |
| Value for Money | 10% | Cost versus potential benefit |
Our Research Team
All content on Best Supplement is researched and written by the Best Supplement Research Team.
This team is composed of professionals with backgrounds in scientific literature review, health communication, and nutraceutical analysis. We do not claim to be medical doctors, but we are experienced in critically analyzing scientific studies and supplement formulations.
What We Do Not Do
- We do not accept paid reviews or sponsored content.
- We do not make definitive medical claims.
- We do not rate products as “the best” without strong comparative evidence.
- We do not hide our affiliate relationships.
Transparency and Limitations
We clearly state when:
- Evidence for a product or ingredient is weak or mixed
- Dosages are not disclosed by the manufacturer
- There are no clinical trials on the finished formula
All our reviews include a final score (out of 10) based on the criteria above, along with clear pros and cons.
Content Updates
We review our content regularly. Each page shows the “Last Updated” date. When relevant new studies are published, we update our analyses accordingly.