# Evidence Grade Glossary

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Evidence Grade GlossaryUse this glossary tool to translate research language into a conservative supplement decision signal. Why this mattersSupplement content often blends very different evidence signals: human trials, animal work, mechanism explanations, label testing, and brand claims. Those signals should not carry the same decision weight.Third-party testing can make a label more trustworthy, but it does not prove the promised health outcome. Human outcome evidence, dose match, population match, and safety context still matter. Next checks How we review evidenceSee the editorial process behind claims and uncertainty language. Sources and methodologyHow citations, updates, and source quality are handled. Supplement Explained ScoreHow evidence transfer fits the product score.