Every supplement on our site goes through a rigorous evaluation process before we recommend it. Here is exactly how we research, test, and rate the products you see on supplements.men.
Our Testing Process
1. Research & Ingredient Analysis
Before we even open a bottle, we dig into the research. We check clinical studies on key ingredients, verify dosages against what the science supports, and look for red flags like proprietary blends that hide actual amounts. If a product cannot justify its ingredient list with published research, it does not make our guides.
2. Label Verification
We compare what is on the label to what should be in a quality product. We check for third-party certifications (NSF, Informed Sport, USP), look for unnecessary fillers and artificial additives, and verify that active ingredient dosages match clinically studied amounts.
3. Real-World Testing
Our team members personally use every supplement we recommend. Protein powders get tested for mixability, taste, and digestion. Pre-workouts are evaluated during actual training sessions. Testosterone support products are tracked over 30+ day cycles with subjective wellness logging. We do not recommend anything we would not take ourselves.
4. Value Assessment
We calculate cost-per-serving, compare formulations at similar price points, and assess whether a premium price is justified by premium ingredients. A $60 product is not automatically better than a $30 alternative — it needs to earn that premium with better ingredients, dosing, or certifications.
5. Ongoing Monitoring
Our guides are living documents. When formulations change, prices shift, or new research emerges, we update our recommendations. If a product we previously recommended drops in quality, we remove it.
What We Look For
- Clinically dosed ingredients — not pixie-dusted formulas
- Transparent labels — no proprietary blend hiding
- Third-party testing — independent verification matters
- Real-world effectiveness — measurable results, not just marketing
- Value for money — fair pricing relative to quality
Our Review Team
Each guide on supplements.men is written by a specialist in that category. Our team includes strength and performance specialists, research-focused analysts, men’s health experts, and sports nutritionists. You can learn more about each team member on our Meet the Team page.
Our reviewers write under pen names to maintain editorial independence and protect their personal privacy. This is standard practice in supplement and health publishing. The research, testing, and personal experiences behind our reviews are genuine — we simply present them through consistent editorial voices so you know exactly who is behind each recommendation.
Our Independence
Supplements.men earns revenue through affiliate commissions when you purchase products through our links. This does not influence which products we recommend or how we rate them. We frequently recommend products from brands we have no affiliate relationship with if they are genuinely the best option. Our reputation depends on honest recommendations.