Last updated: May 2026

Our Commitment to Evidence-Based Reviews

My Health Store Online publishes supplement reviews grounded in published nutritional science. This page explains exactly how we research, write, and maintain our content – so readers can evaluate the quality of our analysis for themselves.

Step 1 – Product Selection

We select products based on reader demand, market relevance, and the presence of verifiable ingredient information. We do not review products where ingredient quantities are entirely undisclosed (proprietary blends with no dose data) or where manufacturer information cannot be independently verified.

Being included in our review program does not require any commercial arrangement. We review products regardless of whether we have an affiliate relationship with the manufacturer.

Step 2 – Ingredient Research

For each active ingredient in a product, we consult:

  • PubMed / NCBI – primary database for peer-reviewed clinical and preclinical research
  • Examine.com – independent summary of supplement research (no industry funding)
  • EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) – for approved health claims in the EU context
  • Cochrane Reviews – for systematic reviews and meta-analyses where available
  • Manufacturer specifications – for dosage, form, and standardization data

We note the study type for each key evidence claim: animal study, small human pilot, randomized controlled trial (RCT), meta-analysis. We are explicit when evidence is preliminary, mixed, or extrapolated from higher doses than the supplement delivers.

Step 3 – Evidence Grading

We use a simplified internal grading approach:

  • Strong evidence: Multiple well-powered RCTs in humans, consistent results, replicated by independent research groups
  • Moderate evidence: Small RCTs, some inconsistency across studies, or good mechanistic data without definitive human trials
  • Preliminary / weak evidence: Animal studies, in vitro data only, or single small trials without replication
  • No meaningful evidence: Ingredient included without credible research support – we say so

Step 4 – Claim Verification

We compare the manufacturer's marketing claims against what the research actually supports at the doses delivered in the product. Where claims are exaggerated or unsupported, we say so explicitly – regardless of any commercial relationship.

Step 5 – Realistic Expectations

Every review includes a clear statement of what outcomes are realistically achievable with the supplement as part of an appropriate diet and lifestyle – not under best-case hypothetical conditions. We do not describe supplement effects in isolation from the lifestyle factors that determine most health outcomes.

Step 6 – Safety Review

We check each ingredient for:

  • Known contraindications with common medications
  • Reported adverse effects in clinical literature
  • Specific population warnings (pregnancy, cardiovascular conditions, autoimmune conditions, etc.)
  • Regulatory status (banned ingredients, FDA warnings, recall history)

Content Updates

Supplement formulations change. New research is published. Affiliate programs close. We review content on an ongoing basis and update posts when:

  • A product's formulation changes significantly
  • New clinical research changes the evidence picture
  • A manufacturer ceases operations or an affiliate program closes
  • A reader or professional identifies a factual error

The publication date shown on each post reflects the most recent substantive update, not the original publication date.

What We Do Not Do

  • Accept payment for positive reviews or guaranteed favorable coverage
  • Publish sponsored content disguised as editorial reviews
  • Fabricate user testimonials or personal results
  • Make specific health claims that exceed what the evidence supports
  • Recommend products as treatments for diagnosed medical conditions

Affiliate Disclosure

My Health Store Online participates in affiliate programs. If you purchase through a link on our site, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Commission arrangements do not influence review conclusions – we assess products on the evidence, not on the commercial relationship. Full details are in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Contact Us About Our Methodology

If you believe a review contains a factual error, cite the specific claim and the source that contradicts it. We take corrections seriously and respond promptly. Use our contact page.