The one-sentence version: we buy or independently source the product, use it consistently for at least six weeks, track what changes (and what doesn't), and write what we actually found — not what the manufacturer wants us to say.
Why this page exists
There are thousands of supplement review sites. Most of them are lists of products with affiliate links and no evidence that anyone actually tested anything. We think you deserve to know exactly how we decide what to recommend — and what we refuse to recommend — so you can judge whether our methodology earns your trust.
Step-by-step: how a review gets made
We identify products with documented ingredients, a real money-back guarantee, and confirmed shipping to Australia, UK and Canada. Products that can't be independently ordered and tested don't make the list.
Before taking anything, we research each key ingredient: what the research says, what it doesn't say, and what the realistic mechanism of action is. We note any interactions or contraindications relevant to women over 50.
Most supplements require weeks of consistent use before any honest assessment is possible. We test for at least six weeks — usually eight — keeping everything else in our routine constant so we're isolating the variable.
We keep a simple weekly log: what changed, what didn't, any side effects, how the format holds up in daily life. The review is built from those notes — not from memory after the fact.
Every review includes a "who this is not for" section. We think that's as important as the recommendation itself. A product can be good overall and still be wrong for your specific situation.
Formulas change. Prices change. Guarantees change. We review our recommendations at least annually and update when anything material changes. The "last updated" date on each review reflects the most recent editorial review.
What we look for
What we never do
- We don't rank by commission. The amount a product pays us has no bearing on where it sits in the list. Our editorial policy on this is absolute — see the Editorial Policy.
- We don't accept sponsored reviews. We have not been paid by any brand to write favourably about their product. If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labelled.
- We don't invent credentials. Sandra is not a doctor, nutritionist or pharmacist, and we never imply otherwise. Our value is in patient, sceptical, first-person testing — not in clinical authority we don't have.
- We don't make disease claims. Supplements are not medicines. We describe what we noticed during testing and what the research suggests — we do not claim that any product treats, cures or prevents any medical condition.
Our limitations
We are one person — or a small team — testing products in real life, not in a controlled clinical setting. Individual responses to supplements vary enormously. What worked for us may not work for you, and vice versa. Our reviews represent our genuine experience and honest assessment; they are not a substitute for professional medical advice.
If you have specific health conditions, take prescription medication, or have concerns about any supplement, please speak with your GP or a qualified healthcare professional before starting.
Questions about our methodology? We're happy to discuss it. Get in touch.