FreeFasting publishes educational content about intermittent fasting. This page documents our editorial standards, sourcing practices, and approach to evidence so readers can evaluate the trustworthiness of what they read here.
Editorial Approach
The site exists to provide evidence-based, practical information about intermittent fasting. Our editorial principles:
- Evidence-aware: We aim to reflect what the research actually shows, including its limitations
- Practical-focused: Information should help readers make decisions, not just understand mechanisms
- Honest about uncertainty: Where evidence is limited or contested, we say so
- Skeptical of marketing claims: Including those made by fasting enthusiasts
- Not anti-medication: Established medical treatments are not enemies of fasting practice
- Reader-protective: We highlight risks and contraindications clearly, not bury them
Sourcing
Content is informed by:
- Peer-reviewed research literature
- Major medical society guidelines (AHA, ADA, NHS, EASL, etc.)
- Established texts in nutrition and metabolism
- Practitioner experience in metabolic medicine
- Reader questions and feedback
Where specific claims are contested or evolving, we try to indicate that within the relevant article.
What We Don’t Do
- Provide medical advice or replace clinical care
- Make claims about specific patient outcomes
- Sell supplements or branded products
- Accept payment for editorial coverage
- Promote unsafe practices (extreme dry fasting, fasting in eating disorders, etc.)
- Use scarcity tactics, fear-mongering, or manipulative marketing
Updates and Corrections
Our content is reviewed periodically as evidence evolves. Material errors are corrected when identified. Substantive updates are reflected in the article’s lastmod date in the sitemap.
Known errors or outdated information can be flagged via our contact page.
Funding
FreeFasting is supported by display advertising (Google AdSense). We do not accept sponsored content, paid placements, or affiliate marketing in editorial. Ad placements are clearly distinguished from editorial content.
Medical Disclaimer
All content on FreeFasting is for general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Intermittent fasting can affect medication doses, blood sugar, blood pressure, and other physiological parameters in ways that depend on individual circumstances. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before starting any fasting protocol, particularly if you have medical conditions, take prescription medication, are pregnant, are under 18, or have a history of eating disorders.
Use of AI
Some content production may involve AI tools as research, drafting, or formatting assistance. Editorial review and judgment about accuracy, framing, and reader-relevance remains human-directed. We don’t consider this a meaningful distinction for content quality - the relevant question is whether the information is accurate and useful, not what tools were used in producing it.
Conflicts of Interest
We declare no clinical or commercial conflicts of interest in fasting practice. We don’t sell branded protocols, supplements, or coaching. The site exists to provide good information, supported by advertising.
Contact
Questions about editorial standards, content corrections, or other concerns can be sent to [email protected].