Editorial Policy
How we research, write, review, and update health and nutrition content.
Independence
Editorial decisions prioritize accuracy and reader usefulness. Commercial relationships must not invent or exaggerate health claims.
How topics are chosen
We prioritize high-intent questions about foods and the body, evergreen educational value, and gaps where clear, balanced explainers help readers.
Evidence standards
- Prefer primary research, systematic reviews, and major public health guidelines.
- Distinguish association from causation in language.
- Label evidence strength when claims could influence health decisions.
- Do not cite other SEO blogs as scientific evidence.
Review process
Articles are prepared by the WhatHappenIfYouEat Editorial Team as educational resources. We research publicly available scientific literature and guidance from trusted organizations, fact-check claims against those sources, and avoid inventing individual medical authors or reviewers.
Each flagship article includes an evidence transparency section that explains how the page was prepared, which source families were used, quality checks performed, and the last updated date.
We do not invent credentials, biographies, or review histories. If a real, verified individual contributor is credited in the future, their identity and qualifications will be published honestly.
Use of AI tools
AI tools may assist with outlining, grammar, or research organization. AI is not permitted as the sole author of health claims. Editorial judgment remains accountable for accuracy, citations, and final wording. Articles disclose whether AI assistance was used in production.
Corrections
If we publish an error, we correct it promptly and note material changes. See our medical disclaimer and contact page to report issues.
Updates
High-traffic and high-risk pages are revisited when science or guidelines change. Last updated dates appear on articles.