How We Write This Section
The Modern Gut Health section covers topics where research is emerging faster than mainstream medical content can keep up. That makes accuracy and intellectual honesty more important, not less. Here is how we approach it.
Sourcing Standards
Every article in this section includes a minimum of six cited sources, with at least three from peer-reviewed medical journals. We prioritize research published in journals like NEJM, JAMA, The Lancet, BMJ, Gut, Nature, and Gastroenterology.
We also cite institutional sources (NCI, ACS, AGA, FDA) and reputable medical journalism when appropriate. We do not cite influencer content, supplement company white papers, or sources that cannot be independently verified.
All citations are numbered inline and listed at the bottom of each article with full attribution. We maintain a citation manifest across the entire section so we can re-verify links quarterly.
How We Communicate Certainty
Every article includes a "What We Know / What We Don't" box near the top. This is the editorial signature of this section. It forces us to be explicit about where the evidence is strong and where it is still evolving.
We use language calibrated to the evidence level. "The data shows" means replicated findings in human studies. "The evidence suggests" means consistent but not yet conclusive. "This is hypothesis-level" means the mechanism is plausible but not proven in humans. We never present preliminary findings as established fact.
Medical Review
Every article is reviewed by a specialist whose expertise matches the topic. A GLP-1 article is reviewed by a gastroenterologist or endocrinologist. A colorectal cancer article is reviewed by an oncologist or colorectal surgeon. A microbiome article is reviewed by a researcher in that field.
The reviewer's name and credentials appear at the top and bottom of each article. The date of last review is displayed prominently. We aim to re-review articles annually or when significant new research is published.
What We Don't Do
We don't use wellness-industry language. You will never see "detox," "cleanse," "superfood," or "boost your immune system" in this section. These terms are scientifically meaningless and signal a lack of rigor.
We don't sensationalize. The young-onset colorectal cancer cluster, for example, exists to inform, not to frighten. The microplastics cluster presents emerging research without suggesting that your water bottle is going to kill you.
We don't sell through the content. The GLP1Gut app is mentioned once per article, near the end, in context. The section is a trust-builder first. If we lose credibility here, nothing else matters.
Corrections and Updates
If something in this section is wrong, we want to know. If new research changes the picture, we update the article and note the change. Science is not static, and neither is this section.
Contact us at support@glp1gut.app with corrections, source suggestions, or feedback on any article.