How we review

The criteria, sources, and boundaries behind Better Health Shelf guides.

We start with the reader’s decision

Each guide defines the practical question it is trying to answer. We focus on details that help with that decision, such as ingredients, label clarity, independent testing, total price, subscriptions, fulfillment, and returns.

We prefer primary sources

We link product labels, manufacturer policies, regulators, clinical organizations, and peer-reviewed research where appropriate. Every guide shows when it was last updated. Time-sensitive terms should be checked again before purchase.

How commercial products are handled

Affiliate availability and commission rates do not determine inclusion or conclusions. Sponsored placement, if ever accepted, will be labeled and kept distinct from editorial evaluation.

Metabolic-health coverage

Telehealth and GLP-1 coverage focuses on navigation: transparent costs, clinician access, fulfillment, refills, state availability, and cancellation terms. We do not rank medications, determine eligibility, or make outcome claims.