How we choose products

At the moment no VeriNourish guide recommends a specific product or contains affiliate links. This page sets out the rules that apply when one does, so you can see that a recommendation reflects the evidence and our editorial judgment, not who pays the most.

Our checklist

Every product we recommend has to clear the same bar:

1. Evidence first. The ingredient and dose have to be supported by clinical research for the specific use we suggest it for. If the evidence is weak or mixed, we say so rather than sell around it.
2. Third-party tested. We favor brands that verify their products through independent programs such as NSF, USP or Informed Choice, or that publish a certificate of analysis for each batch.
3. Transparent labels. No proprietary blends that hide how much of each ingredient you actually get. The dose has to be stated on the label.
4. A form that works. We point you to the well-absorbed or best-evidenced form, for example creatine monohydrate or magnesium glycinate, not simply the cheapest one on the shelf.
5. A sensible dose. The amount per serving should match what research supports, not a number chosen for marketing.
6. No commission bias. We decide the recommendation first, then we check whether an affiliate program exists. If the better product has no program, we recommend it anyway.

What we are, and what we are not

VeriNourish Men is an independent publication. Our guides are researched from clinical sources and checked against them; no clinician reviews them yet. We are not a testing lab, and we are not your doctor. A recommendation here is information to help you choose well and have a better conversation with your healthcare provider. It is not medical advice or a prescription.

How we make money

No guide currently contains affiliate links. If we add them, buying through one may earn us a small commission from the retailer, at no extra cost to you. A commission will never change what we recommend or how we rank products. For the full detail, see our affiliate disclosure.

Before you buy

Supplements can interact with medicines and are not right for everyone. Talk to your healthcare provider before starting any supplement, especially if you manage a health condition or take medication.