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Editorial Standards

This page explains how every article, profile, and reference guide on Know Your Peptide is researched, written, reviewed, and kept current. Our standards are modeled after those used in academic publishing and evidence-based health communication.

Last reviewed: January 2025 · Reviewed by Dr. Amanda Reid, MD

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1. Sourcing & Evidence Standards

Know Your Peptide is committed to evidence-based content. We use a tiered source hierarchy, prioritizing primary literature over secondary and tertiary sources.

Tier 1 — Preferred

  • Original research articles in peer-reviewed journals indexed on PubMed / MEDLINE
  • Registered clinical trials (ClinicalTrials.gov, EU Clinical Trials Register)
  • Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies with controlled methodologies

Tier 2 — Supplementary

  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (Cochrane, PubMed)
  • Government drug agency documents (FDA, EMA, Health Canada)
  • Published pharmacology and biochemistry textbooks

Tier 3 — Contextual only

  • Conference abstracts and preprints (clearly labeled as preliminary)
  • Case reports (used only to illustrate observed effects, not causal claims)

Anecdotal reports, forum posts, and vendor-produced content are never used as sources.

2. Authorship & Credentials

All content on Know Your Peptide is produced or supervised by individuals with relevant academic or professional credentials in biochemistry, pharmacology, or clinical medicine.

  • Research Profiles: Authored by PhD-level researchers in biochemistry or molecular biology, with domain expertise in the relevant peptide class.
  • Blog Articles & Guides: Written by certified medical writers (AMWA) with graduate-level biomedical science education, under the supervision of the research team.
  • Dosage & Safety Sections: All dosing data and safety/side effect sections are drafted from the primary literature and require medical reviewer sign-off before publication.
  • Anonymous content: We do not publish anonymously sourced content. If an author byline is not shown, content was produced by the KnowYourPeptide Research Team and reviewed per the same standards.

3. Expert Review Process

All content passes through a minimum two-stage review before publication.

Stage 1: Peer Scientific Review

A PhD-level researcher independent of the original author reviews the content for scientific accuracy, mechanistic correctness, and appropriate citation to primary sources. Unsupported claims are flagged for revision or removal.

Stage 2: Medical Safety Review

Content containing dosing protocols, side effect profiles, or clinical safety information is reviewed by our board-certified MD advisor (Dr. Amanda Reid). She evaluates appropriateness of disclaimers and flags anything that could be misconstrued as medical advice.

Stage 3: Final Editorial Review

The Research Director performs a final review for language clarity, scientific precision, and consistency with our editorial voice before publishing.

Content marked "Doctor Reviewed" has completed Stage 2 medical review and has been signed off by a licensed physician.

4. Citation Requirements

  • All mechanistic claims (e.g., receptor binding, signaling pathways) must cite a primary study.
  • Dosing ranges are cited to the specific study or trial that reported them — we never interpolate or extrapolate dosing.
  • Side effect data references the adverse event reporting in the primary study or clinical trial.
  • Citations include DOI links where available, enabling direct verification by the reader.
  • We do not cite secondary sources (blogs, news articles, or other websites) as evidence for factual claims.

5. Content Updates & Corrections

Peptide science is an active research area. Our update policy ensures content reflects the current evidence base.

Scheduled Reviews

High-priority profiles (frequently researched compounds such as BPC-157, Semaglutide, and Ipamorelin) are reviewed quarterly. All profiles are reviewed at minimum annually.

Alert-Triggered Updates

We monitor PubMed publication alerts for each profiled peptide. New studies triggering significant mechanistic or safety updates prompt an immediate review.

Reader Corrections

Factual correction requests are reviewed within 10 business days. Verified corrections are applied and the profile's 'Last Reviewed' date is updated.

Retraction Policy

If a cited study is retracted, we remove the citation immediately and revise any claims that depended solely on that study. Retraction notices are logged.

6. Scope & Limitations

Know Your Peptide content has defined boundaries that our editorial team maintains strictly:

  • We document research findings — we do not recommend, prescribe, or advise on personal use.
  • Dosing information is taken from cited studies and is provided for educational context only, not as dosing instructions.
  • Our profiles cover preclinical and clinical research data. We do not speculate beyond what the literature supports.
  • We do not profile compounds without any peer-reviewed research base.
  • Regulatory status sections describe legal classification for informational purposes only — this is not legal advice.

7. Research Disclaimer

All content on Know Your Peptide is for scientific education and research purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. All compounds described here are research chemicals not approved for human consumption in most jurisdictions.

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