Ingredient Effectiveness
Are the ingredients backed by real research?
How We Rate Supplements
Our Mission
Healthy Expert Reviews exists to simplify supplement science. The supplement industry is filled with bold marketing claims, proprietary blends, and underdosed formulas.
Our goal is to cut through the noise and evaluate products using consistent, evidence-based standards. Every supplement we review is analyzed using the same structured scoring system - the HER Transparency Score™.
The HER Transparency Score™
Each product receives a total score out of 100. This score is based on five measurable factors that determine whether a supplement is properly formulated, transparently labeled, and fairly priced. We do not rank products based on popularity or brand reputation. We rank based on formulation quality and value.
Proper Dosage
Is the dosage clinically effective?
Label Transparency
Are the ingredients clearly listed?
Third-Party Testing
Is the product tested for purity and safety?
Value Per Effective Dose
Are you getting what you pay for?
Each supplement is scored out of 100 based on these five factors.
1. Ingredient Effectiveness (0-20 Points)
We evaluate whether the formula contains ingredients supported by peer-reviewed research.
We look for:
- Clinically studied compounds
- Evidence-supported mechanisms
- Relevant research for the intended benefit
Products lose points for:
- Trend-based ingredients with weak evidence
- Marketing-driven additives
- Irrelevant filler ingredients
2. Proper Dosage (0-20 Points)
Many supplements include effective ingredients - but at ineffective doses.
Products score higher when:
- Ingredients meet or exceed research-supported amounts
- Serving sizes align with effective daily intake
Products lose points for:
- Underdosed ingredients
- Label decoration (small amounts added for marketing appeal)
3. Label Transparency (0-20 Points)
Transparency matters.
We evaluate whether brands clearly disclose:
- Exact ingredient amounts
- Full formula breakdown
- Absence of proprietary blends
Products lose points for:
- Hidden dosages
- Proprietary blends that obscure ingredient amounts
- Ambiguous labeling
4. Third-Party Testing & Quality Standards (0-20 Points)
We assess whether the product is independently tested for purity and quality.
We look for:
- Third-party lab testing
- Certificates of analysis (COA)
- GMP-certified manufacturing
- Contaminant screening
Products receive lower scores if:
- Testing claims are unclear
- No evidence of independent verification is provided
5. Value Per Effective Dose (0-20 Points)
Price alone does not determine value.
We calculate cost per effective serving based on clinically relevant dosage - not just serving size. Products score higher when:
- They deliver full clinical doses
- Price aligns with ingredient quality
- Cost per effective serving is competitive
Products lose points for:
- Overpricing relative to formula quality
- Inflated branding without formulation substance
Our Commitment:
Unbiased Reviews
Updated Rankings
Honest Recommendations
Do Affiliate Links Affect Rankings?
No. Our rankings are based solely on the HER Transparency Score™.