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We cut through the noise so you don’t have to. No sponsored content. No brand deals. Just research, data, and honest assessments you can actually use.
Who We Are
OptiLife Protocol is an independent editorial platform run by a team of health researchers, biochemists, and consumer advocates. We have no affiliation with any supplement manufacturer we review. Our only obligation is to you — to give you the clearest, most evidence-based picture of what works, what doesn’t, and what isn’t worth your money.
We started this site after years of frustration with affiliate review sites that give everything five stars and bury any critical analysis. Every product we cover has gone through the same structured process, regardless of whether it has a generous affiliate commission or none at all.
How Our Editorial Team Works
We are an independent editorial team of health researchers, science writers, and consumer advocates. Rather than putting personalities front and center, we let our process do the talking — every review follows the same documented method, described below.
Every active ingredient is cross-referenced against PubMed and peer-reviewed literature. We separate what research genuinely supports from what is only marketing language.
We compare label dosages to those used in clinical studies, and screen for interactions and contraindications. That work drives the “Who Should Not Use This” section in every review.
Every review is checked for factual accuracy and compliant, non-medical language before it goes live — regardless of whether a product pays an affiliate commission or not.
Our Review Process
Every product goes through a structured six-step process before a single word is written:
- Ingredient analysis — each ingredient cross-referenced against PubMed and peer-reviewed literature
- Dosage evaluation — label dosages compared to those used in clinical research
- Manufacturer transparency audit — FDA registration, GMP certification, and third-party testing verified
- User data collection — verified purchase reviews aggregated from multiple platforms
- Safety screening — potential drug interactions and contraindications identified
- Value assessment — cost per serving compared to alternatives with similar evidence profiles
Editorial Independence & Disclosures
This site uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This is disclosed on every review page we publish.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence ratings or recommendations. Products with high affiliate commissions have received our lowest ratings when the evidence didn’t support them. The editorial team operates completely independently from the commercial side of this publication.
We do not accept sponsored reviews, paid placements, or manufacturer-supplied “review copies” in exchange for coverage.
Contact & Corrections
For editorial questions, factual corrections, or review requests, reach us at the contact form below. We take corrections seriously — if we publish something inaccurate, we update the article and note the change.
Response time: Factual corrections are reviewed within 48 hours. General inquiries within 5 business days.