- Every Vitablizz article is researched from clinical guidelines, systematic reviews and major trials, and every source is listed at the end.
- Every cited paper is checked against its official record (DOI) before publishing, and numbers are matched to the source.
- Articles are reviewed at least once a year, and sooner when major guidelines change.
- We are building a panel of clinical reviewers. Articles reviewed by a named clinician will say so clearly; until then, we do not claim clinical review.
Health information should be accurate, current and honest about what the evidence does and does not show. This page explains exactly how Vitablizz content is researched, checked and kept up to date, so you can decide how much to rely on it.
Our review process, step by step
How an article is made
1. Research
We start with the highest-quality evidence available: clinical practice guidelines (such as the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care, ESC/EAS dyslipidaemia guidelines, AASLD and EASL fatty liver guidance, and WHO recommendations), then systematic reviews and meta-analyses, then large randomized trials. Observational studies are used to describe links, and we say so when a finding shows an association rather than cause and effect. See Sources and References for our full source hierarchy.
2. Writing
Articles are written to be understood without a medical background. We explain terms, give practical examples (including Indian and Western food choices), and avoid hype words like “cure”, “miracle” or “detox”. Where experts disagree, or evidence is limited, we say that.
3. Verification
- Every cited paper’s DOI is checked against the official Crossref record so the title, journal and year match.
- Numbers in the text and graphics are matched to the cited source, and the source is named under each graphic.
- Internal links are checked, and each article points to the next logical step.
4. Safety check
Before publishing, each article is checked for situations where general advice could be unsafe: glucose-lowering medicines and fasting, pregnancy, kidney disease, eating disorders and symptoms that need urgent care. These appear as clearly marked warning boxes. We do not give medicine doses and we always recommend discussing medicine changes with your doctor.
5. Clinical review
We are recruiting qualified clinicians (physicians, endocrinologists, hepatologists, cardiologists and registered dietitians) to review our guides. When an article has been reviewed by a clinician, it will show the reviewer’s name, qualifications and review date at the top. Articles without that label have been editorially reviewed only. We think it is important to be clear about this rather than imply a level of review that has not happened.
6. Updates
- Every article is re-checked at least once a year.
- The “Last reviewed” date on each article shows when.
- New major guidelines (for example, each year’s ADA Standards of Care).
- Important new trials, safety warnings or medicine approvals.
- Reader corrections (see our Corrections Policy).
Vitablizz is for education, not diagnosis or treatment. Always talk to your own doctor about your health, results and medicines. If you have chest pain, severe breathlessness, confusion or other urgent symptoms, seek emergency care.
Questions about our process? Contact us. You can also read our Editorial Policy and meet the authors and contributors.