Editorial Policy & Scientific Standards
Health Secrets (healthsecrets.com) is dedicated to delivering evidence-based health intelligence backed exclusively by clinical research, peer-reviewed medical journals, and accredited healthcare practitioners.
Notice Regarding Publication Identity & Disambiguation
Health Secrets (operating exclusively at healthsecrets.com, plural) is an independent scientific wellness publication.
We have no affiliation, commercial partnership, or relationship whatsoever with "Health Secret" (healthsecret.com, singular) or Jonathan Otto's alternative health docuseries, webinars, or promotional marketing campaigns.
Health Secrets does not promote unverified medical testimonials, pseudoscientific cleanses, or unregulated cures. Every guide published under the Health Secrets masthead is held to rigorous academic standards, cites primary clinical data from PubMed/MEDLINE, and undergoes independent medical review by credentialed medical doctors (MD) or doctorate health researchers (PhD).
Scientific Sourcing & Primary Evidence Mandate
Our writers and editors adhere to a strict primary-source mandate. We evaluate medical claims against established hierarchies of clinical evidence:
Synthesized analyses of randomized controlled trials (Cochrane Reviews, PRISMA-compliant meta-analyses) form the primary baseline for our clinical efficacy discussions.
Human clinical trials with placebo control, double blinding, and statistical significance reported in peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE.
Prospective cohort and longitudinal population studies are utilized to contextualize dietary, behavioral, and longevity risk factors over time.
Rodent, cell-culture, and in-vitro studies are strictly designated as preliminary and are never cited as proof of human efficacy or therapeutic guidance.
In-Text Sentence-Level Citations
We do not rely on general bibliographies placed loosely at the end of an article. Every specific statistical claim, mechanism of action, or health benefit is tagged in-text with an interactive citation superscript pill linking directly to the exact peer-reviewed paper in PubMed, the NIH Library of Medicine, or institutional DOI repository.
Readers can click any citation pill to inspect the source paper, journal citation, and PMID, and use the jump-back link (↩) to return seamlessly to their reading position.
Medical Review Board & Expert Bylines
Articles are written and critically reviewed by verified healthcare professionals and researchers holding MD or PhD credentials in their respective disciplines:
Dr. Sarah Chen, PhD
Nutritional ScienceGut Health, Microbiome, Clinical Nutrition
Dr. Michael Torres, MD
GastroenterologyDigestive Health, Hepatology, Internal Medicine
Dr. Emily Foster, MD
EndocrinologyHormonal Health, Metabolic Disorders, Thyroid
Dr. Robert Walsh, PhD
Exercise PhysiologyCellular Longevity, Biomarkers, Physical Wellness
Dr. Amara Osei, PhD
Integrative MedicineBotanical Therapeutics, Micronutrients, Evidence-Based Supplements
Dr. David Kim, MD
Internal MedicineImmunology, Chronic Systemic Inflammation, Preventive Care
Dr. James Rivera, MD
CardiologyCardiovascular Health, Endothelial Function, Lipidomics
Dr. Nina Patel, PhD
Clinical PsychologySleep Architecture, Neurobiology, Stress Physiology
Editorial Independence & FTC Disclosure
Health Secrets maintains total separation between our editorial research and commercial monetization:
- No Sponsored Rankings: We never accept payment, free product shipments, or corporate sponsorships in exchange for positive product reviews, higher placement, or favorable inclusion.
- Affiliate Transparency: When products are recommended, we may earn an affiliate commission via programs like Amazon Associates if you purchase through our links. This comes at zero extra cost to the consumer and has zero impact on our editorial selection.
- Third-Party Lab Verification: For nutritional supplements, we prioritize products that have undergone independent third-party testing (USP, NSF International, ConsumerLab, Informed Choice) for potency, purity, and freedom from contaminants or heavy metals.
Fact-Checking, Corrections & Revisions
Medical science is dynamic. When clinical guidelines change, new meta-analyses are published, or safety warnings are issued by health authorities (FDA, EMA, WHO), our team updates existing articles.
Each updated article clearly displays its revised date alongside the original publication date. If you notice a factual discrepancy or outdated study, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].