Most people who land on a Healthamu review have just watched an ad or a sales video and are close to ordering. Our method is built for that moment. It checks the things a sales page tends to leave out, in the order a careful buyer would want them checked. Lucie Bricks, our Reviews Editor, works through every step below before a review goes live.
Lucie is not a doctor, dietitian, nurse or pharmacist. This method relies on reading documents and published research, not on clinical judgment. We do not test products ourselves and we do not run lab tests.
1. Find the real label
We look for the supplement facts panel on the official site, in product images or in the seller’s FAQ. From it we note:
- Each ingredient, its chemical form and its amount per serving.
- How many servings come in one bottle, so we know how long a bottle lasts.
- Any proprietary blend that lists a total weight but hides the amount of each ingredient.
- Warnings, allergen notes and the suggested daily use.
When a seller will not show the full label before you pay, that becomes a con in the review.
2. Put label doses next to studied doses
An ingredient can have good research behind it and still be underdosed in a formula. For each main ingredient we find the dose used in human studies and set it beside the label dose. If the label amount is far below what was studied, or hidden inside a blend, the review says so plainly.
3. Grade the research
We read the studies behind each main ingredient and give the ingredient one evidence grade. We favor human trials, systematic reviews and fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Animal and test tube studies are noted, but they cannot lift a grade on their own.
| Grade | What it means |
|---|---|
| Moderate | Several human trials point the same way at a dose close to the label dose. Results are real but often modest, and more research could still change the picture. |
| Limited | Some human research exists, but the studies are small, short, mixed in their results or used a different dose or form than the product. |
| Weak | Support comes mainly from animal studies, lab studies, traditional use or a single small trial. The claim in the ad goes well beyond what has been shown. |
| Avoid | The ingredient has a known safety concern, a regulator warning, or evidence that it does not work for the claimed use. We flag it clearly in the review. |
We do not use a “Strong” grade for ad-driven formulas, because the specific blend in the bottle has almost never been studied as a whole. The grades describe the ingredients, not the finished product.
4. Check safety and interactions
For each ingredient we look up known side effects, upper intake limits and common interactions, for example with blood thinners, blood pressure medicines, diabetes medicines or thyroid medicines. We note groups who should be cautious, such as people who are pregnant or nursing, people under 18, and anyone with a chronic condition or an upcoming surgery. The review lists these points so you can raise them with your doctor or pharmacist.
5. Work out the total cost per day
Sales pages usually show a bundle price per bottle. We go further and calculate:
- The price per day for a single bottle and for each bundle.
- Shipping costs, which are often added for single bottles.
- Whether the order starts an automatic subscription or repeat shipment, and what it charges.
- How long you would need to take the product to match the time frames used in studies, and what that period costs.
6. Read the refund policy and checkout fine print
We read the refund or money-back terms on the official site and note the window, whether opened bottles qualify, who pays return shipping, and how to start a claim. We also note pre-checked add-ons, one-click upsells after payment, and whether the checkout is run by a third-party retailer such as ClickBank or BuyGoods. Policies change, so we always tell you to confirm the terms on the seller’s page at the time you order.
7. Compare the ad claims with the evidence
We list the main promises made in the ad or sales video and check each against what the research shows. Claims to cure, treat or prevent a disease are flagged, since supplements cannot legally be sold for that purpose in the US. Testimonials and “doctor” endorsements in ads are not treated as evidence.
8. Write pros, cons and who it suits
Every review ends the same way: a list of pros, a list of cons, and a short section on who the product may suit and who should skip it or check with a clinician first. There are no scores, star ratings or numbers out of ten anywhere on Healthamu.
What we do not do
- We do not claim to have used or tested a product unless that is true, and our current reviews make no such claim.
- We do not run lab tests on products.
- We do not let affiliate commissions change a review.
- We do not give medical advice or tell anyone to stop a prescribed treatment.
Updates
Prices, formulas and refund terms change. We recheck reviews on a regular cycle and when a reader reports a change, and we show the date a review was last updated. To report something out of date, email contact@healthamu.com.