FactoWiki Research Team
FactoWiki's content is produced by the FactoWiki Research Team — the collective editorial group responsible for researching, writing and fact-checking everything on the site. We publish under a team identity, not invented individual personas, because we would rather be honest about how the work is actually done than dress it up with fabricated credentials.
Who we are
The FactoWiki Research Team is the editorial collective behind FactoWiki. Rather than attributing articles to a single named 'doctor' — a common practice in this industry that often involves invented or loosely-connected personas — we publish as a team and are transparent that we are an independent editorial group, not a medical practice. We are not doctors, and we do not present ourselves as your healthcare providers. What we offer is careful, sourced research written in plain language, with the limits of that research stated honestly.
What we review
The team researches and maintains four kinds of content: ingredient guides (what a supplement ingredient is, what the evidence says, and its safety and interactions); product reviews of supplements, including their disclosed formulas and claims; head-to-head comparisons; and health-answer articles on common questions. Across all of it, our aim is the same — to describe what is genuinely known, flag what is not, and never overstate a benefit.
Our editorial standards
We work to a consistent set of standards: we prioritise high-quality evidence (such as systematic reviews and randomised trials) over marketing claims; we use cautious, structure-and-function language rather than disease claims; we name the limitations and failures of ingredients, not just their promises; and we keep our commercial relationships separate from our conclusions. When the honest answer is 'this probably doesn't work' or 'see a doctor', that is what we write. Our full approach is set out in our editorial policy and how we review pages.
How we check sources
We build our content from reputable, independent sources — peer-reviewed research via PubMed, and authoritative bodies such as the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, NCCIH, MedlinePlus and the FDA — rather than from sellers' own marketing. We favour original sources over aggregators, note when evidence is weak, industry-funded or preliminary, and avoid citing sources we cannot verify. We do not invent citations, study results, reviewer credentials or customer reviews.
Medical disclaimer
FactoWiki provides general educational information only. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always speak with a doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition. See our full medical disclaimer.
Contact and corrections
We take accuracy seriously and welcome corrections. If you spot an error, please contact us with the page and the specific detail, and we will review it under our correction policy.