Editorial standards
How Astral selects and presents research sources
Product references are a traceable reading list—not proof of product performance and not medical guidance.
Selection
We prefer identifiable journal articles indexed by PubMed, foundational molecular-characterization papers, analytical literature, and reviews that clarify the evidence boundary. Generic citations are not added merely to make a page look authoritative.
Evidence labels
Each citation names its study design or evidence model. Cell, animal, formulation, and human studies are not interchangeable, and a study of one constituent is not presented as evidence for a blend.
Product and batch boundary
A paper can establish scientific context; only the lot-specific source record can describe the analyzed sample. Neither establishes suitability for human or veterinary use.
Corrections
Source identifiers and links are checked before publication. Send a correction with the page URL and citation to support@astralpeptide.com. Material corrections are made without silently changing the evidence model.
Review status
Editorially curated and source-verified; not independently peer-reviewed by Astral. Last source check: 2026-07-21. No named independent reviewer is displayed unless that person has actually reviewed the page.