Editorial standards
How Rose decides what to publish, how to frame it, and when to say "we do not know."
Evidence grading
Strong evidence — multiple well-designed RCTs with consistent results, ideally in menopausal women specifically.
Mixed evidence — some positive studies but inconsistent results, small sample sizes, or studies not specific to this population.
Weak evidence — limited or low-quality studies, mostly animal data, or primarily anecdotal.
Insufficient evidence — not enough research to draw any conclusion.
The "what we do not know" standard
Every page must include specific, honest gaps in the research. "More research is needed" is not acceptable. We name exactly what is not known: which population was not studied, which dose is not established, which mechanism is not understood.
Neutral but tilted positive
We report the evidence completely honestly. But we always end on what you can do — not what the research has not yet confirmed. She has done the work to find this page. Rose makes that work worthwhile.
The spirit of Rose
"Truth told with love. Evidence given with care. Hope offered because it is real — not because it sells. That is the editorial standard that governs every page on this site."