Every supplement gets two independent scores: an evidence tier for the ingredient, and an execution score for each product brand.

Tier 1

Evidence Rating

Grades the clinical evidence for an ingredient type - independent of any brand. Assigned per meta-analysis and systematic review data.

Strong Evidence

Multiple large RCTs and meta-analyses confirm benefit

Likely Effective

Several RCTs showing benefit, generally consistent results

Mixed Evidence

Limited RCTs or mixed results across studies

Weak Evidence

Mostly animal or in-vitro studies; human data weak

Ineffective

No meaningful evidence, or evidence shows no benefit

Tier 2

Execution Score /100

Grades each product brand on four equally-weighted pillars. A high-evidence ingredient can still be sold in a poorly-executed product.

25pts
Dosing & Form
Clinically effective dose at recommended serving, optimal bioavailable form
25pts
Purity
USP, NSF, ConsumerLab, or BSCG third-party testing verification
25pts
Value
Cost per clinically effective dose per day - not cost per pill
25pts
Transparency
Full ingredient disclosure, no proprietary blends, form and source identified