Fitlab Research Team

The analysts behind
every citation.

Our research analysts handle systematic literature review, citation verification, dose computation, and pre-publication fact-checking for all Fitlab content.

What the team does

  • Systematic literature review for every new ingredient entry
  • Verification of all clinical dose claims against primary sources
  • Third-party certification status monitoring and updates
  • Fact-checking all product claims before publication
  • Monitoring new RCTs and meta-analyses affecting existing scores

Our evidence standards

  • RCTs weighted above observational studies in all scoring decisions
  • Meta-analyses preferred for dose range recommendations
  • Sample size and methodology quality factor into evidence tier assignment
  • Minimum 3 independent studies required per ingredient page
  • No manufacturer whitepapers cited as primary evidence

Editorial independence protocol

All team members operate under our editorial independence protocol — they are not informed of which products carry affiliate relationships until after scored content is approved for publication. This is non-negotiable and documented in our conflicts policy.

Read conflicts policy →