What a review is for
A Shake Nutrition review helps a reader understand a product before using money, time or daily routine on it. The review should explain what the product is, what the label says, what the brand claims, how the product compares with alternatives and which readers should slow down before relying on the claim.
Reviews are not endorsements by default. A product may be worth covering because it is popular, historically important, confusing, frequently compared, heavily marketed or central to an ingredient question.
Review inputs
Reviews may use the product label, brand website, retailer listings, price data, subscription terms, return policies, flavour information, certifications, testing claims, reader questions, archived pages and category comparisons. When possible, we separate what is printed on the label from what appears in marketing copy.
When a product has multiple flavours, formulas or versions, the review must identify which version is being discussed.
Comparison criteria
Common review criteria include protein per serving, calories, total and added sugar, fiber, sweeteners, allergens, protein source, serving size, caffeine, certifications, third-party testing, ingredient transparency, price per serving and practical use case.
Not every criterion applies to every product. A post-workout protein powder is not judged exactly like a meal replacement shake, and a powdered greens product is not judged as though it were a complete meal.
Rankings and “best” language
When we use “best” language, the article must explain best for whom and under which criteria: budget, plant-based use, low sugar, high protein, simple ingredients, subscription flexibility or label transparency. A single universal winner is rarely useful in this category.
Rankings may change when labels, prices, testing claims or availability change. We update ranking pages when the change is material enough to affect a reader’s decision.
Affiliate links and editorial independence
Some product pages may include affiliate links. Affiliate revenue does not control inclusion, ranking, cautions, conclusions or review wording. If a product has a concern, the concern remains in the article even when the product has commercial value.
Readers should be able to understand the basis of a recommendation without trusting the affiliate model.
Reader feedback on reviews
Readers may send label changes, price changes, product discontinuations or correction requests to labeldesk@shakenutrition.com. Useful feedback includes the product name, flavour, country, retailer or brand URL and a photo or link to the current label when available.