Why our standards matter
For people with celiac disease, inaccurate information isn't a minor inconvenience — it can mean intestinal damage. Because our content can influence real health decisions, we treat it as Your Money or Your Life content and hold it to a higher bar than typical lifestyle publishing.
How we fact-check
- Two-source minimum. Every factual or medical claim is verified against at least two independent, authoritative sources before publication.
- Transparent sourcing. We cite our sources and link to them. If a claim can't be sourced, we don't publish it.
- Date-checked statistics. Prevalence figures, regulations, and study findings are checked for currency, and we note when data is older.
- Ongoing review. Articles carry a "fact-checked" date and are revisited as new research and regulations emerge.
Sources we trust
Our medical and scientific content draws on:
- Peer-reviewed medical journals, primarily via PubMed
- Government health agencies — FDA, NIH, CDC, and Canada's CFIA
- Established celiac organizations — the Celiac Disease Foundation and Beyond Celiac
- Third-party certifiers like the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO)
We do not treat personal blogs, social media posts, or unsourced manufacturer marketing as authoritative.
Certification over labels
We prioritize third-party certification over self-declared "gluten-free" labels. A product can meet the FDA's 20 ppm threshold and still be unsafe for sensitive individuals — so "celiac-safe" means we look at certification status, manufacturing practices, and cross-contact risk, not just the label.
Our correction policy
When we're wrong, we fix it. If you spot an error — or a product changes its formulation — email hello@gf-celiacsafe.com. Verified corrections are made promptly and the article's fact-checked date is updated to reflect the revision.
Medical disclaimer
Our content is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about your individual situation. Learn more about who we are and our mission on our About page.