GrowMyHealth.org holds itself to strict editorial standards because we believe health information that misleads people — even unintentionally — causes real harm. These standards apply to every article, product review, and comparison page we publish.
Our Content Production Process
Topic Research
Writers research the evidence base from PubMed, NIH, Cochrane, and peer-reviewed journals before drafting any content.
Expert Writing
Content is drafted by qualified health writers with subject-matter expertise in the specific health category.
Medical Review
All content is reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional relevant to the specialty (MD, RD, NP, OD, DDS, or PharmD).
Editorial Review
The editorial team checks for accuracy, clarity, balance, and compliance with our standards before publication.
Source Verification
Every factual claim is verified against its cited source. We do not cite secondary sources for primary research claims.
Regular Updates
Articles display "Last Reviewed" dates. Core content is re-reviewed every 6 months and updated when the evidence changes.
Sources We Accept
- Peer-reviewed studies published in indexed journals (PubMed/MEDLINE)
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Government health agencies (NIH, CDC, FDA, NHS, WHO)
- Recognized medical institutions and professional associations
- Clinical practice guidelines from specialty boards
We do not cite: press releases, company-funded studies without independent replication, anecdotal testimonials as evidence, or non-peer-reviewed opinion pieces.
Product Review Standards
Our product reviews are evaluated on the following criteria:
- Ingredient quality: Are the ingredients backed by peer-reviewed human trials?
- Dosing adequacy: Are doses at or near the amounts used in clinical studies?
- Manufacturing standards: Is the product GMP-certified and/or third-party tested?
- Label transparency: Is every ingredient and dose disclosed (no proprietary blends)?
- Company integrity: Does the company make realistic, evidence-based claims?
- Value: Is the price reasonable relative to ingredient quality and competition?
Affiliate Relationships & Editorial Independence
Some of our product recommendations contain affiliate links. We disclose this clearly on every monetized page. Our editorial ratings and recommendations are determined independently of affiliate arrangements. We publish negative reviews and low ratings of products even when they have affiliate programs available.
Medical reviewers are compensated for their time as independent contractors. They have no financial relationship with any supplement brand reviewed on this site.
Corrections Policy
We take accuracy seriously. If you identify a factual error, please contact us. We will investigate and, if warranted, issue a correction with a note at the top of the affected article within 5 business days.