Every buyer's guide, product evaluation, and ingredient analysis published on MedFoundationNC follows the same verification process. This page documents that process in full — including what we check, how we check it, and what we refuse to do regardless of commercial incentive.
If you find an error in our content, or if something we've published no longer reflects current product information, please use our Contact page to submit a correction request. We take corrections seriously and update content when warranted.
Step 1: Source Identification and Product Verification
Before writing a single sentence about any product, we locate and fetch the official brand website. We extract and document:
- Full product name as stated by the manufacturer
- Complete ingredient list from the published Supplement Facts panel (supplements) or product description (devices, platforms)
- All current pricing tiers, subscription structures, and any mandatory add-on costs (labs, consultations, shipping)
- Refund and guarantee policy — exact terms, not marketing summaries
- Contact information and customer support availability
- Any third-party testing claims, certifications, or regulatory statements
We record the URL and date of every source fetch. “Last verified” dates in our articles reflect actual reverification — not cosmetic date updates.
Step 2: Label vs. Marketing Discrepancy Check (Supplements)
Supplement marketing pages frequently contain ingredient claims that do not appear on the actual Supplement Facts panel. We compare the two explicitly. Our articles are written to the verified Supplement Facts panel only.
If we identify a discrepancy between what a brand claims in marketing copy and what appears on the label, we flag it in the article. We do not reproduce unverified marketing claims as independent editorial fact.
Step 3: Ingredient-Level Research
For supplement evaluations, we research each active ingredient individually using published clinical literature. Our standard for citing research:
- Minimum citation format: [First author] et al., [year], [journal name]
- All studies must be locatable on PubMed or in a verifiable peer-reviewed journal
- We explicitly distinguish between human clinical trial data, animal study data, and in-vitro (cell culture) research
- We distinguish between cardiovascular outcome trial data (hard endpoints) and surrogate endpoint studies
- We explicitly note when evidence is preliminary, conflicting, or based solely on manufacturer-funded research
- We do not cite studies we cannot independently locate and verify
We do not write “studies show” without naming the study. We do not reproduce percentage claims without a verified source. We do not adopt marketing claims about ingredient efficacy as editorial assertions.
Step 4: Telehealth Platform Evaluation Protocol
For telehealth platform reviews, we verify:
- Whether the platform is the prescribing entity, or whether it connects patients to an independent licensed medical group
- The identity of the dispensing pharmacy or pharmacy network (when disclosed)
- Whether medications offered are FDA-approved finished products or compounded preparations
- Current pricing with all mandatory costs disclosed — not just headline pricing
- What the intake process requires (labs, consultations, follow-up visits)
- Cancellation and refund terms
Where a platform dispenses compounded medications, we include the standard compounding disclosure required by our editorial policy. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved finished drug products and require explicit characterization as such.
Step 5: DSHEA Compliance Review
All supplement content published on MedFoundationNC is reviewed against the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) framework:
- We use structure/function claim language only: “may support,” “is associated with,” “clinical research suggests”
- We do not make disease claims: no content claims that any supplement diagnoses, treats, cures, or prevents any disease
- Every supplement article includes the required FDA evaluation statement: “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.”
- We do not fabricate FDA approval for any supplement ingredient or product
Step 6: SERP and Search Demand Verification
Before writing, we verify that demonstrated search demand exists for the primary question the article addresses. Content that does not fill a genuine reader need is deprioritized regardless of affiliate potential. Our content exists to answer real reader questions, not to manufacture ranking targets.
Step 7: What We Verified Section
Every product anchor review on MedFoundationNC includes a “What We Verified” section documenting: what we checked, when we checked it, and from what source. This section appears in the article body, not just in this methodology page. It is a verifiable record of our research work, not a compliance checkbox.
What We Do Not Do
- We do not fabricate studies, statistics, or ingredients. Every factual claim has a verified source or is explicitly marked as unverified editorial analysis.
- We do not invent testimonials or customer outcomes. We do not publish unnamed customer results.
- We do not reproduce marketing copy as independent research. A brand's claims about its own product are attributed to the brand, not adopted as our editorial findings.
- We do not rank products without disclosed methodology. Comparison articles explain the evaluation criteria used.
- We do not use “clinically proven,” “FDA-approved,” or “doctor-recommended” without a literal verified source.
- We do not assign star ratings or numerical scores without independently disclosed methodology.
Affiliate Relationships and Editorial Independence
Disclosure: Some content on MedFoundationNC contains paid links. If you purchase through them, MedFoundationNC.org may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our research or conclusions. See our Our Standards & Disclosures page for full details.
We maintain strict separation between affiliate relationships and editorial conclusions. We have evaluated and published content on products with no affiliate relationship. We have declined to recommend products with generous affiliate programs when the evidence did not support a recommendation.
Affiliate compensation supports the operational costs of this publication. It does not determine what we write, what we recommend, or what we flag as a concern.
Corrections Policy
We correct factual errors when they are identified. If you believe something we've published is inaccurate — a study is misrepresented, product details have changed, or regulatory status has been updated — please contact us with the specific claim and your source. We will review and update within a reasonable timeframe.
Content currency statements reflect actual reverification. When product pricing, formulation, or policy changes, we update the article and revise the “Last verified” date to reflect the date of actual update — not the original publication date.
Content Currency Statement
Health product information changes. Pricing changes. Formulations change. Regulatory status changes. We make reasonable efforts to keep high-traffic articles current, but no content on this site should be treated as real-time product information. Always verify current pricing, availability, and terms directly with the brand or platform before making a purchase decision.
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