Editorial Policy
The Research Speaks for Itself #
CHNut summarizes peer-reviewed research papers for what appears to have some value, as shown by the research listed. We do not make claims about what works or what does not work. The research papers speak for themselves.
Every article on this site references 10 to 15 specific peer-reviewed studies published in recognized scientific journals. Each citation includes a direct link to the original paper so readers can read the research firsthand and draw their own conclusions.
When we list a supplement, ingredient, or approach, it is because published research shows it to have some usefulness. We are not the ones saying it works — the cited studies are. We simply summarize and organize what researchers have already published.
Where Our Research Comes From #
We cite studies from three established research databases:
- PubMed — The U.S. National Library of Medicine’s database of over 36 million citations
- Cochrane Library — Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Google Scholar — Peer-reviewed journals, theses, and conference papers
Every citation links directly to the source paper. Readers can verify any statement by clicking through to the original research.
What We Do and Do Not Do #
What we do:
- Cite peer-reviewed research papers with direct links
- Present what the research found — in the researchers’ own conclusions
- List products and ingredients that published studies show to have some usefulness
- Update articles when new research is published
What we do NOT do:
- Make our own claims about what works
- Provide personal opinions or anecdotal evidence
- Offer advice of any kind — we present research for informational and educational purposes only
Why We List What We List #
Every product, ingredient, and topic covered on CHNut exists on this site for one reason: published peer-reviewed research shows it to have some usefulness. If there is no research supporting it, we do not cover it.
The research papers are the authority. We are the citation.
Product Listings #
When products appear in our articles, they contain ingredients and dosages that have been studied in the research we cite. We identify affiliate links transparently.
Contact #
Questions about our editorial standards or specific citations can be directed to [email protected].