Who writes Healthy Kate?
All articles are published under the name Kate, the editor of Healthy Kate. Kate is not a medical professional, so the articles explain what research and health organizations say instead of giving personal medical advice.
Which sources do we use?
We rely on peer-reviewed research and independent health institutions, and we link to them in the article. Our order of trust: systematic reviews and meta-analyses first, then randomized trials, then official fact sheets and expert summaries.
| Source | What we use it for |
|---|---|
| PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine) | Systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical trials |
| NIH Office of Dietary Supplements – fact sheets | Recommended intakes, upper limits, safety and interactions of vitamins, minerals and supplements |
| Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – The Nutrition Source | Evidence-based summaries on foods and eating patterns |
| Harvard Health Publishing | Doctor-reviewed explanations of health topics |
| Examine.com | Independent summaries of supplement research |
| Dietary Guidelines for Americans | Official U.S. nutrition recommendations |
We do not use sales pages, manufacturer claims, customer testimonials or unreferenced blogs as evidence. Specific numbers (doses, study results, intake limits) are only published with a linked source. We are adding source lists to older articles step by step.
How do we write about supplements and products?
We describe what the research says about the ingredients, not what a brand promises. A product review covers ingredients, evidence, side effects, interactions, price and who should avoid it.
- No promises of quick or guaranteed weight loss, and no claims that a product cures, treats or prevents a disease.
- Weak or early evidence is called weak or early.
- When we have not used a product ourselves, we say so and review its ingredients and published evidence instead.
- Every product article says who should talk to a doctor first, for example during pregnancy or when taking medication.
What does “Last reviewed” mean?
The “Last reviewed” date is the last time an article was checked against its sources and updated where needed. For a new article, that is the publish date.
We re-check articles when important new research appears, when a product changes its formula or price, and when a reader reports a problem. Supplement and product pages are re-checked more often than recipes.
How does Healthy Kate make money?
Healthy Kate earns affiliate commissions when readers buy through some product links, at no extra cost to them. Brands cannot pay for coverage or a better verdict, and a commission never changes what we write about a product. Read the full affiliate disclosure.
Is Healthy Kate medical advice?
No. Our articles are for general education. They cannot replace advice from your doctor, pharmacist or a registered dietitian who knows your health history – especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take medication or have a medical condition.
How do we handle corrections?
If you find an error, email kontakt@zerdox.de with the article link and what looks wrong. We check every report against the sources.
- Factual errors are fixed in the article and the “Last reviewed” date is updated.
- If a correction changes the meaning of advice, we add a short note at the end of the article saying what changed and when.
- Typos and broken links are fixed without a note.
Where can I learn more?
Meet the author on the About Kate page, start with the latest guides, or explore the hubs for women over 35 and metabolism. Company details are in the imprint.