Supplement Research Editor

The Supplement Research Editor is the editorial role within the FactoWiki Research Team responsible for the standard of our supplement content — what gets researched, how claims are checked, and where the line is drawn on what we will and will not say. This page describes that role and its standards rather than a fabricated individual; we publish under a team identity and do not attach invented names or credentials to our work.

What this role is

The Supplement Research Editor is a function, not a marketing persona. It describes the editorial responsibility — held within the FactoWiki Research Team — for the accuracy, framing and safety of our supplement coverage. We are deliberately transparent that this is an editorial role rather than a named, credentialed individual, because the alternative common in this industry (inventing a 'Dr.' to sign off content) is exactly the kind of false trust signal we refuse to use.

What this role reviews

This role oversees how ingredients are assessed, how product formulas and claims are scrutinised, how comparisons are kept even-handed (including flagging the trade-offs of products we may earn from), and how health-answer articles are framed. The editorial brief is consistent: describe the real state of the evidence, including doses and limitations, and refuse to overstate benefits or imply a supplement can treat disease.

Editorial standards

The standards this role enforces are the same ones the whole team works to: evidence over marketing; cautious structure-and-function language; honest treatment of weak, mixed or industry-funded research; clear safety and interaction warnings; and a strict separation between commercial relationships and editorial conclusions. Content that cannot meet these standards is not published. See our editorial policy for the detail.

How sources are checked

Claims are checked against reputable, independent sources — peer-reviewed studies via PubMed and authorities such as the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, NCCIH, MedlinePlus and the FDA — not against sellers' pages. Weak or preliminary evidence is labelled as such, original sources are preferred over aggregators, and unverifiable claims are left out. We never fabricate citations, results, credentials or reviews. Our process is described in how we review supplements.

Medical disclaimer

FactoWiki's supplement content is educational only and is not medical advice. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting a supplement, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, take medication or have a health condition. See our full medical disclaimer.

Contact and corrections

Spotted something wrong? Accuracy reports go to the top of our queue. Contact us with the page and the specific detail, and we will review it under our correction policy.