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Wellgard Scientific Editorial Team
Evidence-led nutrition, supplement and wellbeing education.
The Wellgard Scientific Editorial Team is the shared editorial identity behind Health Insiders, Wellgard's educational resource on nutritional science, supplement ingredients and everyday wellbeing. Every article is researched, written and then checked by a second editor before publication, and every page is held to the same standard, which is why the byline is shared.
At a glance
- We cite peer-reviewed research (papers indexed on PubMed or registered with a DOI) and official UK and European health, medicines and food-safety bodies: the NHS, NICE, the MHRA, the Food Standards Agency, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and UK government and legislation pages.
- We do not cite trade publications, press releases, manufacturer material or unsourced web pages.
- Every study figure we report (participants, dose, duration, outcome) is checked against the paper's own published abstract before publication.
- Quotations from NHS and NICE pages carry the page's review date in the article's Sources list.
- Findings from animal or laboratory studies are never presented as effects in people.
- Within an article, we do not name, recommend or link to Wellgard products; the site's header and footer are the same on every page of wellgard.co.uk. No article is sponsored and we use no affiliate links.
- Every article published or updated since October 2026 carries a numbered Sources list. Articles are written in UK English for UK readers.
Who writes Health Insiders?
Health Insiders is published by Wellgard, a UK supplement company that has formulated and sold its own products since 2018. The Wellgard Scientific Editorial Team is the collective name for the editors who research, write and check the articles. Their role is editorial: to read the published research and official guidance, report what it found in plain language, and say where the evidence is strong, limited or missing. Articles are checked by editors against the published evidence; they are not individually reviewed by a clinician, and the collective identity does not imply clinical accreditation. Nothing on Health Insiders replaces advice from your GP, pharmacist or another qualified healthcare professional.
How do we choose sources?
Articles draw on published scientific literature and official health information. We prioritise systematic reviews, meta-analyses and randomised controlled trials in people, and we consult the NHS, NICE, the MHRA, the Food Standards Agency, EFSA and UK government guidance where they speak to the question. Trade publications, press releases, manufacturer material and unsourced web pages are not cited. Each reference is chosen to support the specific statement it sits beside, not to pad a reading list.
How do we weigh the evidence?
Not all evidence carries equal weight. For each study we consider the design, the number of participants, who they were, the dose, the duration, what was measured and whether other studies agree. We distinguish human clinical trials from observational studies, and both from animal and laboratory work, which are never presented as established effects in people. Where research is preliminary, conflicting or inconclusive, the article says so. Our aim is to explain not only what a study reported, but what can reasonably be concluded from it.
How do we handle different forms and doses of an ingredient?
Different forms and preparations of the same ingredient can behave differently. Where it matters, articles report the source, chemical form, dose, absorption and the exact preparation used in the research, and they state the dose a trial used alongside any dose a reader is likely to meet on a label. A finding from one formulation, population or dose is not generalised to every product containing that ingredient. We do not rank one form or format above another unless a trial has compared them directly.
How is accuracy checked?
Before an article is published or updated, every statement of fact is checked against its reference by an editor other than the writer. Reported study details, including participant numbers, doses, durations and measured outcomes, are compared with the paper's published abstract, and NHS and NICE quotations are re-read on the day and dated. Where a figure cannot be verified in the published record, it is not used. Where the evidence is insufficient to support a conclusion, the article says so plainly rather than writing around the gap.
How do we handle health claims?
Our articles follow the UK nutrition and health claims rules. Where an article states a nutrient's function, it uses the wording on the GB register of authorised health claims, with the conditions of use that apply. Findings from trials are reported as what the trial measured, not as a benefit of any product. No article states or implies that a supplement treats, prevents or cures a disease. Content is provided for general education and is not personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you take medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist before taking any supplement.
How do we manage commercial interests?
Health Insiders is published by a commercial supplement brand, and we are open about that. Wellgard sells supplements that contain some of the ingredients our articles discuss, and we hope that readers who find the articles useful will think well of the company. The rules that keep the two apart are simple. Within an article, we do not name, recommend or link to Wellgard products; the site's header and footer, including the shop navigation, are the same on every page of wellgard.co.uk and are not part of the article. No article is sponsored by a third party and we use no affiliate links. Where an article discusses an ingredient found in a Wellgard product, that fact does not change how the evidence is reported, in either direction: a weak result is reported as weak, and a strong one as strong. Where a cited trial was funded by a manufacturer, or its authors declared a conflict of interest, the article says so in the text.
How are corrections and updates handled?
Nutritional science changes, and keeping articles accurate is an ongoing responsibility. Articles are reviewed when new evidence, NHS or NICE guidance, or UK regulation changes the picture, and when a reader reports a concern. Where a factual error is identified, the statement is reassessed against the sources, corrected, and the article republished. The editorial standard described on this page applies to every article published or updated since October 2026; older articles are being reviewed and brought to the same standard, and each shows its publication date. To report something you believe is inaccurate or out of date, email support@wellgard.co.uk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Health Insiders content medically reviewed?
Articles are written and then checked by a second editor against the published research and official UK guidance. They are not individually reviewed by a doctor, pharmacist or dietitian, and they are not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. If you take medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist before taking any supplement.
Do Health Insiders articles promote Wellgard products?
No. Within an article, we do not name, recommend or link to Wellgard products; the site's header and footer are the same on every page of wellgard.co.uk. Articles are not sponsored and carry no affiliate links. The blog exists to answer the reader's question.
Which sources do you cite?
Peer-reviewed research indexed on PubMed or registered with a DOI, and official UK and European health, medicines and food-safety bodies: the NHS, NICE, the MHRA, the Food Standards Agency, EFSA, and UK government and legislation pages. We do not cite trade publications, press releases, manufacturer material or unsourced web pages. Every article published or updated since October 2026 lists its sources in a numbered Sources section.
How do I report an error?
Email support@wellgard.co.uk with the article's address and the statement you are questioning. The statement is reassessed against its sources and, where necessary, corrected and the article republished.
About Wellgard
Wellgard is a trading name and registered trade mark of Bayagan Group Ltd, registered in England and Wales (company number 10271296), registered office 15 West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RL. Wellgard has formulated and sold its own supplements in the UK since 2018. See our About and Contact pages.
Page last reviewed: 12 October 2026.