About Tagesform
About us and how we assess
We assess food supplements sold direct to consumers. We work outwards from the label and from the health claims actually authorised in the EU — and we are clear about how we make money.
Marcos A. da Conceição · Editor
Data analyst, with a degree in data science and professional experience coordinating clinical research at a university hospital. Writes and edits every assessment on this site.
Our method
An assessment on this site always follows the same five steps, in this order:
- We read the declared label and note every component, the format and the stated serving. If a product hides amounts behind a proprietary blend, we say so prominently. If it declares everything openly, we say that too — because it is rare.
- We check each component against the EU register of authorised health claims. Where an authorised claim exists we quote its exact wording. Where none exists we say so explicitly, and we describe the ingredient as traditional rather than attributing an effect to it.
- We compare the format against how the ingredients are actually studied, so that we can say whether a meaningful serving is even plausible in the product as sold.
- We read public reviews on independent platforms, paying attention to the reasons behind the negatives rather than only to the average score.
- We go through the commercial terms: final price, shipping, guarantee length and the returns process. In direct online sales that is where most real problems appear.
What we do not do
We do not publish before-and-after photos. We do not invent testimonials or present the manufacturer’s as our own. We do not promise weight-loss figures or timeframes, because no food supplement can legally support that promise in the EU. And we neither buy nor sell reviews.
How we make money
Through affiliate links. When we suggest checking a price at a product’s official store, that link is labelled as an affiliate link and may earn us a commission if you buy. The price you pay is exactly the same as if you had reached the store on your own.
What this does not change: we do not accept payment from manufacturers to publish, to remove criticism or to raise a score. No brand assessed has seen a text before publication. You can check this by reading the assessments themselves: we state price disadvantages, we quote critical reviews in full, and we name every ingredient that has no authorised claim.
Corrections
Prices, formulations and terms of sale change without notice. Every assessment carries the date its sources were last checked. If you spot an outdated figure or an error, write to us and we will correct it, noting the date of the correction.
Disclaimer
The content of this site is for information only and does not constitute medical advice. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle, and are not intended to prevent, treat or cure any disease. Speak to a healthcare professional before taking any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medication or have a diagnosed condition.
Contact
Corrections, questions or takedown requests: kontakt@tagesform.shop.