Editorial Policy
Affiliate Relationships
Some links here are affiliate links. Click one, buy the product, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. The commission does not determine what gets reviewed or what the review says. If a product underperformed across the testing window, the review says it underperformed. Paid relationships with retailers do not change that.
How Testing Works
Every review on this site reflects a minimum of three to four weeks of daily use, tracked from the first night. The notation format has stayed consistent throughout: supplement name and dose, time taken, a rough estimate of how long falling asleep seemed to take (based on the smartwatch log rather than memory the next morning), the number of times I woke up, and a morning impression on a scale I've kept stable for two years.
The smartwatch adds a second data layer that sometimes corroborates the notebook and occasionally catches something the notebook missed. Some nights the data is thin because I forgot to log or the watch needed charging. When that's the case, the review says so. A thinly sourced observation labeled as such is more useful than a clean number that isn't actually there.
Most products are bought personally. When a sample is provided at no charge, the review says that clearly, and the rating process does not change. Testing windows sometimes extend past four weeks when early data is inconsistent, since some compounds take longer to produce a stable pattern. The review notes how long the actual testing window ran.
Before writing about a specific compound, I check third-party testing information from sources like Labdoor and ConsumerLab when available, and I read the label for any certification claims. If a product makes label claims that don't match what's in the bottle at the stated dose, that goes in the review.
What This Site Does Not Cover
Reviews here are limited to supplements I've tested personally. Medical treatments, prescriptions, and clinical interventions are outside the scope of this site. If something here made you think about a health issue that feels serious or persistent, the right move is a conversation with a doctor who knows your history, not a supplement review from someone in Smyrna with a notebook.
Corrections
When something here is wrong, I fix it. The correction appears in the article with a note about what changed and when. The contact page is the place to flag anything that looks inaccurate, whether it's a factual error, an outdated ingredient claim, or a product formulation that changed after the review was written.
How to Use These Reviews
The writing here reflects one person's experience with specific products over specific testing windows. Individual results vary, bodies respond differently, and two years of notes from one operations manager in Atlanta does not replace a conversation with a doctor. For anything affecting your health, a qualified professional who knows your situation is the right source. This site is reference material, not a prescription.
The information on this site is based on personal experience and research for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions that affect your health or finances.