A testimonial is not a clinical trial; a biological mechanism is not proof of a patient benefit.
AN AMARANTE HEALTH EXPLORATION
How can I make sense of health claims?
Health information can be useful without telling you what to buy. Our goal is to make evidence, labels and uncertainty easier to understand.
Start with contextFollow the evidenceChoose thoughtfully
LEARN FIRST. CHOOSE WISELY.
01 / THE BIGGER PICTURE
Before the ingredient, understand the question.
A supplement label identifies ingredients and intended use, not whether a product is right for you.
In Canada, a Natural Product Number (NPN) identifies a product licensed by Health Canada for specified conditions of use.
02 / WHERE SCIENCE HELPS
What the evidence can—and can't—tell us.
Strong claims should be matched to strong evidence. Ask who was studied, what was compared, how long the study lasted, what outcomes mattered and what remains unknown.
Different populations, doses and outcomes can produce different conclusions. A promising biological mechanism is not proof that a product improves health.
How Amarante evaluates studies ↗03 / QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Three questions worth asking next.
- What exact claim is being made?
- Who funded the study and was there an appropriate comparison group?
- What are the risks, alternatives and limits of this evidence?
CONTINUE LEARNING
Follow your curiosity.
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SOURCE MATERIAL
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These public resources informed this introductory page. They are not a substitute for a qualified professional's evaluation.
Editorial draft · October 2026 · Qualified medical review required before publication