About BestDosage
Our Editorial Standards
How we ensure accuracy and trustworthiness in everything we publish
Our Commitment
BestDosage was built on the premise that wellness consumers deserve the same evidence standards applied in academic medicine. These three principles guide every article, rating, and recommendation we publish.
Scientific Rigor
Every claim is grounded in peer-reviewed research. We cite PubMed studies, Cochrane reviews, and FDA databases — never blogs, press releases, or brand-funded whitepapers.
Transparency
We disclose evidence levels honestly — when research is emerging or limited, we say so plainly. No hype, no pseudoscience, no inflated health claims to drive clicks.
Independence
Our BDS scoring methodology is fully transparent and provider-neutral. Providers cannot pay for higher scores. Advertising relationships never influence editorial ratings or content.
Our Review Process
Every piece of content on BestDosage passes through a consistent four-step process before it reaches a reader.
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Research
We conduct comprehensive searches across PubMed, ChEMBL, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Clinical trial data, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses take priority over lower-quality evidence.
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Writing
Content is created by Chad Waldman (analytical chemistry background, a decade in laboratory science) or credentialed contributors whose expertise is disclosed on each article.
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Fact-Check
Every factual claim is verified against the original primary source before publication. Evidence levels are explicitly assigned — readers always know how strong the backing is.
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Publication & Updates
Articles carry a visible "Updated" date. As new research emerges — new RCTs, updated guidelines, FDA actions — content is reviewed and revised to reflect the current evidence base.
About Our Founder
Chad Waldman
Founder, BestDosage — Analytical Chemistry Background
BestDosage was created to bridge the gap between wellness claims and scientific evidence. After a decade in laboratory science, Chad recognized that the wellness industry was rife with overclaimed benefits and underqualified practitioners — and that consumers had no reliable, data-driven resource to tell the difference.
The BDS scoring methodology reflects a chemist's approach: objective criteria, cited sources, transparent weighting, and zero tolerance for pay-to-play.
Read the full story →Evidence Level Guide
You'll see one of these four labels attached to health claims throughout BestDosage. They indicate how much scientific confidence exists for a given intervention or finding.
| Level | What it means |
|---|---|
| Strong | Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs), meta-analyses, or systematic reviews with consistent findings across independent research groups. |
| Moderate | Some RCTs or well-designed observational studies with consistent findings. Evidence is encouraging but not yet definitive. |
| Emerging | Preliminary human research, pilot studies, or promising preclinical data. Findings are early-stage and require replication in larger trials. |
| Limited | Anecdotal reports, case studies, or insufficient controlled data. We include this tier for transparency, not as an endorsement. |
How We Score Providers
The BestDosage Score (BDS) is a composite rating that evaluates practitioners and centers across 12 weighted categories — credentials, patient reviews, treatment transparency, pricing, and more. The full methodology is publicly documented, versioned, and updated when the scoring model changes.
Read the full BDS Score methodology →Find evidence-based practitioners
Our matching quiz uses the same scientific rigor as our editorial process — surfacing practitioners whose credentials and approach match your specific wellness goals.
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