How we research and fact-check
Every article follows the same process. We start from the primary evidence — NHS guidance, peer-reviewed studies, systematic reviews and the positions of recognised expert bodies — and build the piece around what that evidence actually supports. Before publishing, each health claim, dosage, statistic and guideline is checked a second time against a named, current source. Where the science is genuinely mixed or still emerging, we say so, rather than rounding uncertainty up into a headline. Claims that can't be verified are cut.
We write in British English and use measured language — “may help”, “evidence suggests” — never “cures”, “guarantees” or “miracle”. Where a named clinician has reviewed a piece, we credit them at the top; otherwise the article carries an “evidence-checked” note confirming it was written and fact-checked by our editorial team against cited sources.
The sources we trust
Our guidance leans on sources chosen for reliability, not clicks. In particular:
- The NHS and UK public-health bodies (SACN, the UK Chief Medical Officers)
- Peer-reviewed journals and systematic reviews (including Cochrane)
- International bodies such as the World Health Organization
- Registered dietitians, clinicians and evidence databases such as Examine
We prefer recent sources and revisit our guides as new evidence lands.
A note on medical advice
HealthSQ publishes general information for healthy adults, not personalised medical advice. It is not a substitute for a conversation with a qualified clinician — if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication, talk to your doctor before changing your diet, supplements or training.
Get in touch
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