PeptiDex Editorial Policy

All content published on PeptiDex adheres to the following non-negotiable standards:

• Evidence-Based Only: Every factual claim regarding peptide mechanisms, efficacy, or safety must be supported by at least one peer-reviewed study from an indexed journal.
• Preclinical Framing: We explicitly identify the research context (in-vitro, animal model, or human trial) for all data presented. Extrapolation from animal data to human outcomes is clearly flagged.
• No Medical Claims: PeptiDex never states or implies that any research peptide can diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
• Balanced Reporting: Both benefits and risks/side effects are documented for every compound. We do not suppress negative findings.

PeptiDex maintains strict citation sourcing requirements for all published content:

• Primary Sources: PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Google Scholar-indexed publications are the only acceptable primary sources for mechanistic and efficacy claims.
• Recency: Studies published within the last 10 years are prioritized. Older seminal studies are included when they remain the foundational reference for a specific mechanism.
• Direct Links: Every peptide profile includes direct PubMed URLs for each cited study, enabling researchers to independently verify all claims.
• Evidence Grading: Each study is tagged with an evidence level (Clinical Trial, Animal Study, In-Vitro, or Review/Meta-Analysis) to help researchers assess the weight of the data.

PeptiDex content is maintained on a rolling review cycle:

• Quarterly Reviews: All peptide profiles are reviewed every 90 days for new publications, updated dosing data, and regulatory changes.
• Breaking Research: Landmark studies or significant regulatory changes (e.g., FDA scheduling decisions) trigger immediate content updates outside the regular cycle.
• Date Stamps: Every page displays a "Last Updated" date so researchers can assess content freshness at a glance.

Accuracy is paramount. When errors are identified:

• Factual Errors: Corrections are applied within 48 hours of identification. The correction is noted at the bottom of the affected page with the original claim and the corrected information.
• Retracted Studies: If a cited study is retracted from its journal, the reference is immediately removed and the affected content is revised to reflect the remaining evidence base.
• Community Reports: Researchers can report inaccuracies or outdated information by contacting our editorial team. All reports are investigated and resolved within one business week.