Drink28k Editorial Policy & Scientific Standards

1. Our Content Philosophy

Drink28k is committed to providing content that is honest, accurate, unbiased, and compliant with the highest standards. We focus on synthesizing scientific research to demystify complex health topics.

2. The Multi-Step Review Process

All major research articles and ingredient reviews follow this mandatory workflow:

  1. Research & Draft (Writer: Luke Duong): The article is drafted based on primary source material. Every health claim must be substantiated by a numbered or linked citation.

  2. Internal Fact-Check: Content is checked for clarity, tone, and adherence to our policy of separating editorial opinion from scientific fact.

  3. Medical Review (Reviewer: Dr. Hanna Spears, M.D.): Dr. Spears reviews all safety, dosage, interaction, and medical claim sections. She provides feedback to ensure clinical accuracy and patient safety perspective.

  4. Final Publication & Update Policy: Articles are published with the original date, the writer's byline, and the medical reviewer's byline and review date. Content is scheduled for annual review, or immediately after any major scientific publication or regulatory change regarding the subject ingredient.

3. Citation Standards

We prioritize sources in the following order:

  • Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals (e.g., JAMA, The Lancet, Cell Metabolism)
  • Government and Regulatory Agencies (e.g., NIH, FDA, EFSA)
  • Major Academic Medical Institutions (e.g., Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical School)
  • Reputable Toxicology and Pharmacology Databases

4. Independence and Disclosure

Drink28k maintains full editorial independence. We do not allow advertisers or sponsors to influence our review scores, opinions, or editorial content. Any content that contains affiliate links or is sponsored will be prominently and clearly labeled as such.