Editorial standards
Every huuman article is written to help you make better health decisions. Health information can change lives, and it can cause harm when it is wrong, misleading or out of date. That is why every article follows the standards on this page.
Last updated: September 2026
How we weigh evidence
Not all evidence is equal. We rank sources in this order.
The strongest evidence: pooled data across many studies.
The gold standard for cause and effect.
Useful for associations. We flag them as such.
From established institutions such as WHO, EFSA and medical societies.
How we research
Health claims are backed by peer-reviewed studies, clinical guidelines or data from established medical institutions. We link directly to the original research, PubMed, institutional databases and government health bodies, so you can verify every claim.
We write “is associated with” or “studies suggest” unless the evidence clearly supports causation. When a finding comes from observational data, we say so.
When evidence is mixed, evolving or limited, we flag it. We show what the research supports today, not what we wish it showed. Science changes, and so do we.
We do not present animal studies, mechanistic speculation or single studies as conclusive evidence.
Before publication
Every claim is identified and matched to a primary source. A claim without a verifiable source is removed or reframed.
We check the article against current clinical guidelines and our evidence hierarchy. Causal language is flagged and corrected.
Every outbound link is tested. We prefer PubMed and institutional sources that stay accessible over time.
How we write
We reference studies and institutions, not personalities. Our credibility comes from the evidence we cite.
No scare tactics, no clickbait, no exaggerated claims. If a supplement has weak evidence, we say so. If a habit has strong evidence, we explain its context and limits.
Every article answers one question: what does this mean for me? We include thresholds, benchmarks and practical guidance so you can act on what you learn.
We explain complex science clearly without dumbing it down. Our readers want depth, not jargon.
After publication
We review and update articles as new evidence emerges, and every article shows when it was last updated.
If we get something wrong, we fix it promptly and note the correction. Accuracy matters more than having been right the first time.
Every external link is verified before publication. We monitor for dead links and replace them.
Scope
Performance health, grounded in exercise science, sleep medicine and nutrition research:
No medical advice. Our content is educational and no substitute for professional medical care.
No diagnosis or treatment advice. We do not diagnose conditions, recommend specific supplement dosages or advise on the treatment of disease. That requires a clinical relationship we cannot provide. When a topic crosses that line, we say so and point you to qualified professionals.
No paid coverage. We do not accept sponsored content, affiliate placements or payment for coverage or recommendations.
Who is behind it
Content on huuman is created by the huuman team, with backgrounds in fitness, health and technology, and follows the standards on this page for every article. The magazine is published by Huuman Life GmbH, the company behind the huuman app.
Responsible for content: Joshua Cornelius and Mehmet Yilmaz, managing directors of Huuman Life GmbH.
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