How We Review
What we look at, how we label our work, and what our reviews cannot tell you.
Two kinds of review — always labelled
Hands-on review. Someone on the team used the product themselves. We say what we used, for how long, and in what circumstances. The label appears at the top of the review.
Research-based review. We have not used the product. The review is built from the manufacturer's own information, ingredient or specification lists, independent reporting, and relevant published research. We never describe this as testing.
What we assess
- Features or ingredients. What the product actually is, in plain terms.
- Evidence for the claims. Whether published research generally supports what is being claimed — including where evidence is weak, mixed or absent.
- Price and value. What it costs, what you get, and the date we last checked the price.
- Practical fit. Time, effort, storage, hassle — whether a busy adult would realistically keep using it.
- Drawbacks and who should avoid it. Stated plainly, not buried.
- Alternatives. Including doing nothing, or spending the money elsewhere.
What a review cannot do
A review cannot diagnose anything, predict how a product will affect you personally, or replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Supplements in particular are not treatments and do not guarantee fat loss or any other outcome.
Prices, availability and regions
Prices change and products are not sold everywhere. Each review shows the currency, the date the price was checked, and an availability note. Always confirm the current details on the seller's own page.
Affiliate links
Some product links earn us a commission. They are marked as sponsored links, disclosed before they appear, and have no influence on our assessment. See the affiliate disclosure and editorial policy.
Corrections
If something here is wrong, tell us and we will fix it and note the update date on the page. Contact us.