Editorial Policy & Standards
Our Commitment to Trustworthy, Evidence-Based Content
At VitalCents, our most important commitment is to you, our reader. Your trust is the foundation of everything we do. To earn and maintain that trust, we adhere to a rigorous set of editorial standards for every piece of content we publish. This policy outlines our process for ensuring our content is accurate, empathetic, and reliable.
Accuracy & Evidence-Based Content
Every claim we make is backed by science. Our writers rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations as primary sources. We strive to present the most current and widely accepted scientific consensus.
Medical & Expert Review
To ensure accuracy and safety, our content is reviewed by a team of certified professionals, including registered dietitians (RDs), certified personal trainers (CPTs), and licensed medical doctors (MDs). Our Masthead showcases our core team of experts.
Clear Sourcing & References
We believe in transparency. Whenever possible, we cite and link to our sources within the article, enabling you to verify our claims and explore the original research for yourself. We are committed to giving credit where it is due.
Content Updates & Relevancy
Health and wellness is a dynamic field. We regularly review and update our articles to reflect the latest research and guidelines. Each article is marked with its most recent update date to ensure you have the most current information.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial content is not influenced by our advertisers. We maintain a strict firewall between our editorial and advertising teams to ensure our recommendations are unbiased and based solely on their merit. Read our full Advertising Policy.
Corrections Policy
If we make an error, we are committed to correcting it promptly and transparently. If a factual inaccuracy is found, we will update the article and issue a correction note to inform our readers of the change.
Your voice matters to us. If you have a question about our content or believe an article could be improved, please do not hesitate to contact us.