Editorial Policy
GoutSnap is committed to providing accurate, evidence-based health information for people managing gout. This page explains how we research, write, review, and update our content.
Last updated: June 2026
Evidence-Based Research
All content is grounded in peer-reviewed studies, clinical guidelines, and data from authoritative sources including the USDA, NIH, and the American College of Rheumatology.
Medical Review
Health guides and food pages are reviewed by our Medical Advisor before publication to ensure clinical accuracy and alignment with current gout management recommendations.
Regular Updates
We review and update published content whenever medical guidelines change or new research emerges. Each page displays a "last updated" date for transparency.
Corrections Policy
If we identify an error or receive a credible correction, we update the content promptly and note the change. Readers can report errors at support@goutsnap.com.
Writing Standards
- Content is written by health writers with medical or scientific backgrounds.
- All factual claims are supported by citations to primary sources (clinical trials, systematic reviews, USDA databases).
- Purine values are sourced from the USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods (2025 release).
- Content does not constitute personal medical advice. Readers are encouraged to consult their physician or rheumatologist.
- We do not accept sponsored editorial content. Commercial content (app features, subscriptions) is clearly distinguished from health information.
Primary Sources We Use
Clinical Research
- • PubMed / MEDLINE
- • Cochrane Reviews
- • NEJM, JAMA, The Lancet
- • Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology
Regulatory & Government
- • USDA FoodData Central
- • NIH National Institute of Arthritis
- • FDA Dietary Guidelines
- • WHO Disease Classifications
Professional Guidelines
- • American College of Rheumatology
- • European League Against Rheumatism
- • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- • British Society for Rheumatology
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If you believe any content on GoutSnap is inaccurate, out of date, or misleading, please contact us and we will review it promptly.
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