Resources
Who to trust...
I'm a reader and curator, not a researcher. When in doubt, check these out!
Position stand
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
ISSN position stand: creatine supplementation and exerciseThe clearest single summary of what creatine research supports, and where it doesn't.
Public guidance
British Dietetic Association
Protein and exercise: evidence summariesUK-specific, plainly written, and useful for sanity-checking protein claims.
Public guidance
NHS
Vitamins and minerals guidanceWhere I start before writing about any vitamin or mineral supplement.
Database
Examine.com
Examine's ingredient pagesUseful for mapping an ingredient to the studies behind it before reading them myself.
Review paper
Cochrane Library
Cochrane reviews on dietary supplementsWhen I want a systematic review rather than a single eye-catching study.
Public guidance
Food Standards Agency
Supplement safety and reportingRegulatory context for what UK brands are and aren't allowed to claim.
Linking to a source doesn't mean it endorses this site, and reading a study isn't the same as being qualified to interpret it. If something here matters to your health, take it to a GP or a registered dietitian.