Last updated: January 15, 2024
Our Relationship with Affiliate Partners
ProCognitiveDiet participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a small commission when you purchase products through links on our Site, at no additional cost to you. This is one of the ways we sustain our operations and continue providing free, evidence-based content.
How Affiliate Marketing Works
When you click on certain product links on our Site (typically to retailers like Amazon, iHerb, or other supplement stores), we may receive a percentage of the sale. This doesn’t affect the price you pay or the quality of the product. Our editorial team has no direct knowledge of whether any individual purchase is made.
Types of Affiliate Links
We use the following types of affiliate links:
- Supplement product links - Links to specific supplements we recommend (fish oil, magnesium, vitamins, nootropics)
- Book links - Links to books we reference or recommend
- Equipment links - Links to kitchen equipment, supplements dispensers, or other tools
- Course/program links - Links to educational programs we find valuable
Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content or recommendations.
We maintain strict separation between:
- Editorial team - Creates content, researches topics, and makes recommendations based solely on evidence
- Business team - Manages affiliate relationships and monetization
No affiliate partner:
- Has ever paid for editorial coverage
- Has pre-approved our content about their products
- Has provided exclusive access to products for review
- Has influenced our evidence ratings or recommendations
Our recommendations are based on the same evidence-based criteria regardless of affiliate potential.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Affiliate links provide a sustainable way to:
- Offset the costs of running this Site
- Pay for research access and scientific literature
- Maintain our technical infrastructure
- Compensate contributors and editors
- Continue providing free content to readers
Identifying Affiliate Links
We make reasonable efforts to indicate when a link is an affiliate link, though not all affiliate links may be explicitly labeled in every context. General indicators include:
- Links to Amazon products (we participate in Amazon Associates)
- Links to supplement retailers
- Links with tracking parameters
If you have questions about whether a specific link is an affiliate link, please contact us.
Objectivity Commitment
Our affiliate relationships do not compromise our commitment to objectivity. We will:
- Only recommend products we genuinely believe in - Based on evidence, not commission rates
- Be transparent about alternatives - Mention when lower-cost options exist or when supplements aren’t necessary
- Update recommendations as evidence evolves - Remove or revise products if research doesn’t support them
- Prioritize reader interests - If an affiliate relationship feels inappropriate, we end it
Products We Recommend
We only recommend products that meet our evidence standards:
| Category | Our Standards |
|---|---|
| Omega-3 supplements | Must contain EPA/DHA in bioavailable forms |
| Magnesium | Must specify the form (magnesium glycinate, citrate, etc.) |
| B vitamins | Must contain active forms (methylcobalamin, folate vs. folic acid) |
| Vitamin D | Must be in D3 form with K2 when appropriate |
| Nootropics | Must have human research supporting cognitive effects |
We do not recommend products solely based on affiliate potential.
Reporting Concerns
If you ever feel a recommendation was influenced inappropriately by affiliate considerations, please contact us immediately. We take such concerns seriously and will investigate.
Email: affiliates@procognitivediet.com
Affiliate Partners
We work with the following major affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates - Amazon.com and regional Amazon sites
- iHerb - Supplement retailer
- Thorne - Premium supplement brand
- Life Extension - Supplement retailer
- Other supplement brands - Specific brand affiliate programs
This is not an exhaustive list, and we periodically add or remove affiliate partners based on program availability and reader needs.
Earnings Disclaimer
Any earnings or income statements, or earnings or income examples, are only estimates of what we think you could potentially earn. There is no assurance you’ll do as well. If you rely on our figures, you must accept the risk of not doing as well. Your results will vary and depend on many factors including but not limited to your background, experience, and work ethic.
Contact
For questions about our affiliate relationships or to report concerns:
Email: affiliates@procognitivediet.com
Last updated: January 2024. We review this disclosure periodically to ensure transparency.