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Do Fat Burners Work? A Data-Backed Answer
Fat burner supplements promise effortless fat loss. Here is what the category can and cannot do, based on documented formulas and market data.
Oct 26, 2026 · 1 min read · buying-guides · evidence
Garcinia Cambogia Effectiveness: Separating Evidence from Hype
Garcinia cambogia appears in many weight loss products. Here is what the research actually says and how we treat it in our scoring.
Oct 26, 2026 · 1 min read · ingredients · evidence
Green Tea Extract for Weight Loss: What the Evidence Actually Shows
A balanced look at green tea extract (EGCG) for weight loss — what studies show, realistic expectations, and how it appears in the products we track.
Oct 26, 2026 · 2 min read · ingredients · evidence
How to Choose a Weight Loss Supplement: The 5-Step Method
A repeatable 5-step method to pick a weight loss supplement — goal, format, budget, trust signals and a data check before you pay.
Oct 26, 2026 · 1 min read · buying-guides
Weight Loss Supplement Safety: A Practical Checklist
How to check a supplement for safety risks before buying — refund policies, red flags, interactions and the questions to ask a professional.
Oct 26, 2026 · 1 min read · buying-guides · safety
How SiftScore Works in Practice
A worked example of the SiftScore formula — the exact math behind every score on TrustSift.
Oct 25, 2026 · 2 min read · methodology · scoring
How We Verify Vendor Pages (and What We Ignore)
The research process behind every captured price and refund term on TrustSift — and why some vendor pages fail verification.
Oct 25, 2026 · 2 min read · methodology · data
Refund Policies Explained: 30, 60, 90 and 365 Days
What a refund window actually protects you from — and what it does not — when buying supplements online.
Oct 24, 2026 · 2 min read · buying-guides · refunds