Editorial policy
Fuller Health's editorial policy: we research and draft our articles with the help of AI writing tools, check every factual claim against the source it cites before publishing, and rank sources with peer-reviewed research first, then government health agencies, then product labels. We make After Party by Fuller Health, a DHM supplement, and we disclose that on every article. Our articles are general education, not medical advice.
Key takeaways
- Every article cites its sources in a numbered list, with links to PubMed, government pages or the label we checked.
- We draft with the help of AI writing tools and check each factual claim against its cited source; no doctor or other clinician currently reviews articles before publishing.
- We don't claim any supplement cures or prevents hangovers; FDA warning letters dated July 23, 2020, treated such claims as drug claims.1
- Every finding about DHM names the study model (cells, animals or people) and the route (injected or by mouth) in the same sentence.
- Corrections go to support@fullerhealth.com, and corrected articles say what changed and when.
Who writes our articles?
Fuller Health publishes every article on this site. We research and draft them with the help of AI writing tools, and every factual claim is checked against the source it cites before the article is published, and again whenever it's reviewed. The tools don't decide what we publish; Fuller Health does.
No doctor or other clinician currently reviews our articles before they're published, and we don't list reviewers who haven't reviewed them. We never invent studies, statistics, quotes, experts, reviewers or customer stories.
What sources do we use?
We use the strongest source available for each claim, in this order:
| Rank | Source type | Examples | How we use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peer-reviewed research | Systematic reviews, randomized trials in people, then observational studies, then animal and cell studies | Linked to PubMed or the journal; animal and cell results always labeled as such |
| 2 | Government health agencies and regulators | NIH (including NIAAA), FDA, FTC, CDC, MedlinePlus, SAMHSA, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans | For safety guidance, definitions and rules |
| 3 | Product labels | Supplement Facts panels and official product pages, ours and other brands' | For product facts only, with the date we checked |
We don't use affiliate "guide" sites, anonymous reviews or other brands' marketing as evidence.
How do we describe the evidence?
Plainly, with the limits attached.
- Model and route. We say whether a finding came from cells, mice, rats or people, and whether the compound was injected or taken by mouth, in the same sentence. A result in injected rats isn't a result in people taking a capsule.
- What we don't know. Most articles have a "What we don't know yet" section, and we put "as of" dates on anything that can change.
- Like for like. We don't present research on one ingredient or extract as evidence for another, and we note when a study was funded by a company with a stake in the result.
- Dose isn't benefit. A higher amount of an ingredient is a fact, not a benefit.
What won't we claim?
We don't claim that any supplement cures, prevents or treats hangovers. There's no proven hangover cure, and in warning letters dated July 23, 2020, announced July 29, 2020, FDA told seven companies that products claiming to cure, treat, mitigate or prevent hangovers are unapproved new drugs.1
We also follow the FTC's standard that health claims need competent and reliable scientific evidence, which generally means randomized trials in people.2 So we don't call supplements proven, approved or free of side effects.
In our health articles, the body carries no product pitches, prices or buy links; a short, labeled note about Fuller Health appears at the end, apart from the health information. We don't publish customer testimonials about health effects. When we compare products, we compare only facts we can verify on current labels, with the date we checked, and we don't compare effectiveness.
What's our conflict of interest?
Fuller Health makes and sells After Party, a dietary supplement containing DHM. That gives us a financial interest in how readers think about DHM and supplements, so every article carries this disclosure: "This article is published by Fuller Health, which makes After Party."
We hold our own product to the same standard as everyone else's. Where an article mentions After Party, it sticks to label facts, and DHM research is described the same way whether or not our product is involved. More about Fuller Health.
How do we handle corrections?
Email support@fullerhealth.com with the article's URL and what you think is wrong; a source helps. We review every request. When we fix a factual error, we update the article and its "last updated" date and add a short note at the end saying what changed and when. We don't quietly rewrite facts.
How often do we update articles?
- Main guides and our DHM research tracker: reviewed at least every quarter.
- Product facts, including the After Party facts page: updated whenever prices, formats or the label change.
- Comparisons that name other products: label facts re-checked within 30 days of publishing, then every quarter.
- Every article shows a "last reviewed" date, and we change it only when the article has actually been re-checked.
Is this medical advice?
No. Our articles are general education, not medical advice, and they're no substitute for a doctor, pharmacist or other clinician who knows your health history. Talk to one before starting any supplement, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, take medicines or have a medical condition. In an emergency, call 911.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes Fuller Health's articles?
Fuller Health publishes them. We research and draft articles with the help of AI writing tools, then check every factual claim against its cited source before publishing. Each article lists its sources so you can check them yourself.
Are your articles medically reviewed?
Not currently. Every article is checked against its cited sources, but no doctor or other clinician reviews it before publishing. If that changes, the reviewer's name and credentials will appear on the article.
Does Fuller Health sell anything?
Yes. Fuller Health makes After Party, a DHM supplement, and every article discloses that.
How do I report a mistake?
Email support@fullerhealth.com with the article's URL and the correction. When we fix a factual error, we note the change and the date at the end of the article.
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA sends warning letters to seven companies illegally selling hangover products. Constituent update, July 29, 2020 (letters dated July 23, 2020). FDA.
- Federal Trade Commission. Health Products Compliance Guidance. December 2022. FTC.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. SAMHSA's National Helpline. SAMHSA.