Editorial Guidelines

How we maintain independence and transparency in our content

How We Rank Products

Our rankings are 100% data-driven. We DO NOT manually adjust rankings based on commissions, partnerships, or personal preferences.

Primary Ranking Factors

  • 1Leucine Content: Primary muscle-building trigger (40% weight)
  • 2Cost per Gram Leucine: Value for money (30% weight)
  • 3Protein Percentage: Purity of product (20% weight)
  • 4Data Completeness: Transparency (10% weight)
Affiliate Relationships

Yes, we use affiliate links. This is how we keep the site running without charging users or accepting sponsorships from brands.

How It Works:

  • •When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission (typically 3-10%)
  • •This doesn't cost you extra—the price is the same whether you use our link or not
  • •We participate in Amazon Associates, ShareASale, and direct brand programs

What We DON'T Do:

  • Rank products higher because they pay more commission
  • Accept payment for positive reviews
  • Hide negative data about affiliate products
  • Remove products that don't have affiliate programs
Content Creation Process

Our Content Principles:

  • Data First

    Every claim must be backed by data or peer-reviewed research

  • No Fake Reviews

    We don't write fake user reviews or testimonials

  • Clear Labeling

    Sponsored content (if any) is clearly marked

  • Regular Updates

    Content is dated and updated when information changes

Research Standards:

When citing research, we:

  • • Link to the original study when possible
  • • Prefer peer-reviewed journals over blog posts
  • • Note study limitations (sample size, funding source)
  • • Update when new research contradicts old findings
Reviews and Ratings Policy

We currently DO NOT publish user reviews or star ratings. Here's why:

1.

Can't Verify Purchases

We have no way to confirm reviewers actually bought the product

2.

Fake Review Problem

The supplement industry is plagued with fake reviews

3.

Data Over Opinion

We focus on objective nutritional data, not subjective taste preferences

Corrections and Updates

We make mistakes. When we do, we fix them quickly and transparently.

Our Correction Process:

  1. 1Error reported via contact form or email
  2. 2We verify the correction within 48 hours
  3. 3Update made with notation of correction date
  4. 4Major errors noted in our changelog

Recent Corrections

January 2025: Corrected Dymatize ISO100 leucine content from 2.9g to 2.6g per serving. This led to a complete data audit and verification system implementation.

Brand Relationships

We maintain independence from all supplement brands. Here's our policy:

We Do Accept:

  • • Data corrections from brands
  • • Product samples for photography
  • • Factual information updates
  • • Affiliate program participation

We Don't Accept:

  • • Payment for rankings
  • • Editorial control
  • • Exclusive partnerships
  • • Required positive coverage
Awards and "Best Of" Lists

Any awards or "best of" designations are based purely on data analysis, not subjective judgment or payment.

Award Criteria:

  • Best Value: Lowest cost per gram of leucine
  • Most Transparent: Highest data completeness score
  • Highest Leucine: Most leucine per serving
  • Purest Protein: Highest protein percentage

Brands cannot pay for awards. Products earn recognition through superior data metrics only.

Ethical Concerns?

If you believe we've violated our own guidelines or have concerns about our editorial independence, please contact us immediately.

We take every concern seriously and will investigate thoroughly. If we've made an ethical error, we'll correct it publicly.

Report a Concern

These guidelines are our commitment to you. We'd rather lose money than lose trust.

Last updated: January 2025 | View Our Methodology