Our Mission
WellSourced exists to bridge the gap between primary research and everyday wellness decisions. Peer-reviewed science on peptides, longevity, GLP-1 agonists, and supplementation is dense, jargon-heavy, and scattered across dozens of databases. We translate it — without losing the nuance that makes it useful.
We are not a medical practice. We do not provide diagnoses or treatment recommendations. Our content is educational: it gives you the scientific context to have more informed conversations with your healthcare provider.
Who Writes Our Content
Content at WellSourced is produced by the WellSourced Editorial Team — researchers and writers with backgrounds in life sciences, clinical nutrition, and health communication. Articles are reviewed for scientific accuracy before publication.
We do not accept unsolicited guest posts. We do not publish sponsored content that misrepresents research findings. When a product recommendation earns us an affiliate commission, we say so — clearly, at the top of the article.
Evidence Grading System
Not all research is equal. We explicitly grade the evidence behind every major claim. Our three-tier system:
Human RCTs & Meta-Analyses
Randomized controlled trials in humans, systematic reviews, and peer-reviewed meta-analyses. The gold standard. We cite these directly.
Observational & Animal Studies
Cohort studies, case series, and pre-clinical animal research. Promising signal — but we note limitations and do not overclaim.
Early-Phase & Mechanistic Research
In vitro studies, case reports, and theoretical mechanisms. We cover these transparently, with clear caveats about what they do and don't prove.
When we write "research suggests" or "early evidence indicates," that language is intentional. It means we're working with Tier 2 or Tier 3 data. When we write "studies show" with a direct PubMed citation, that's Tier 1. We don't mix them without flagging the difference.
Our Source Requirements
Every factual claim in a WellSourced article must trace to at least one of the following:
- PubMed-indexed studies — peer-reviewed journals accessible via the National Library of Medicine
- NIH/NCI/FDA publications — official statements, drug labels, and regulatory guidance
- Cochrane Reviews — systematic reviews of the highest methodological quality
- ClinicalTrials.gov entries — for referencing trial design and status of ongoing research
- Institutional guidelines — professional society guidance (AACE, ISSN, etc.) where applicable
We do not cite Wikipedia, health news aggregators, supplement company websites, or social media as primary sources. If a health claim circulates widely but has no PubMed-backed evidence, we say so — or we don't publish it.
Content Review & Updates
Wellness science moves fast. A peptide that was experimental in 2023 may have new Phase II trial data in 2025. We maintain a review queue for all published articles and flag content that may need updating when:
- New meta-analyses or large-scale RCTs contradict or significantly extend prior findings
- Regulatory status changes (FDA scheduling, EU/UK restrictions, new approvals)
- We receive a substantive correction request with sourced evidence
Updated articles display a "Reviewed [date]" timestamp alongside the original publication date in the article byline. The dateModified field in our structured data is updated to match.
What We Won't Publish
- Dosing recommendations presented as medical advice
- Claims that a supplement or peptide "cures" or "treats" a specific condition
- Content promoting unscheduled or banned substances without explicit regulatory context
- Testimonials or anecdotes presented as evidence of efficacy
- Affiliate-linked product recommendations without clear FTC disclosure
Corrections Policy
If you believe an article contains a factual error, we want to know. Send the article URL, the specific claim, and a PubMed or institutional source that contradicts it to hello@thewellsourced.com. We review correction requests within 7 business days. If the correction is warranted, we update the article and note the change.
Affiliate & Commercial Relationships
WellSourced is reader-supported. Some articles contain affiliate links — if you purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial coverage. We do not accept payment to feature, review, or recommend specific products. Every product recommendation is editorially selected based on formulation quality, third-party testing status, and sourcing transparency.
Contact
Questions about our editorial process? Reach us at hello@thewellsourced.com. For media inquiries, visit our press page.