Affiliate Disclosure
How we make money and why transparency matters.
We Earn Commissions From Product Recommendations
In compliance with FTC guidelines, we disclose that Alternative Health Vibes participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on product links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow retailers to identify when a customer came from our website. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase:
What You Get
- • Same price as going directly to the retailer
- • Same product quality and selection
- • Same customer service and guarantees
- • Sometimes access to exclusive discount codes
What We Get
- • Small commission (typically 5-10% of purchase)
- • Revenue to support our research and content
- • Ability to keep the site free for readers
- • No access to your personal information
Our Affiliate Partners
We currently participate in affiliate programs with the following retailers:
iHerb
A major online retailer specializing in natural health products, supplements, and wellness items. We earn a commission when you purchase products through our iHerb affiliate links.
Commission: Variable, typically 5-10% of purchase value
Amazon Associates
We may occasionally link to products available on Amazon. When you make purchases through these links, we earn a small commission from Amazon.
Commission: Variable by product category (typically 1-4%)
We may add additional affiliate partnerships in the future. This page will be updated to reflect any changes.
Do Affiliate Relationships Affect Our Recommendations?
This is the most important question, and we want to be completely transparent:
Our Editorial Independence Commitment
- ✓We cover products we believe are worth covering, regardless of affiliate availability
- ✓Evidence quality determines our ratings, not commission rates
- ✓We disclose study limitations honestly, even for products we recommend
- ✓No supplement company pays us for favorable reviews or higher evidence grades
- ✓We will never recommend a low-quality product just because it has a high commission
That said, we acknowledge that affiliate relationships create a potential conflict of interest. Here's how we manage it:
Safeguards We've Implemented
- 1.Evidence-first approach: We select products for review based on scientific evidence, not affiliate program availability
- 2.Research integrity: Content is based on thorough analysis of peer-reviewed research, independent of affiliate relationships
- 3.Transparent grading: Our evidence grading system (A-D) is based solely on research quality
- 4.Clear disclosures: Affiliate links are clearly labeled throughout the site
- 5.Alternative options: We mention non-affiliate alternatives when relevant
Where You'll Find Affiliate Links
Affiliate links appear in specific, clearly marked locations on our site:
- Product recommendation cards: Clearly labeled "Where to Buy" sections on product pages
- Brand comparison tables: When we recommend specific brands or formulations
- Comparison pages: Links to purchase products being compared
Affiliate links are always clearly disclosed near the link with language like "We earn a commission from purchases made through this link."
What We DON'T Do
- Accept payment for reviews: Brands cannot pay us to write favorable content
- Sell your data: We don't sell user information to supplement companies
- Hide bad evidence: We disclose study limitations even for products we recommend
- Use deceptive tactics: No fake scarcity, countdown timers, or manipulative language
- Promote unproven products: Supplements must have reasonable evidence to be recommended
You're Not Required to Use Affiliate Links
Using our affiliate links is entirely optional and helps support our work, but you're free to:
- • Go directly to retailer websites yourself
- • Purchase from any retailer you prefer
- • Shop at local stores instead of online
- • Choose generic or alternative brands
Our educational content remains free and accessible regardless of whether you use affiliate links. We believe informed decisions matter more than commissions.
FTC Compliance Statement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires disclosure of material connections between content creators and brands. We comply with these requirements:
- •Affiliate relationships are disclosed on this page and near affiliate links
- •Disclosures are clear, conspicuous, and in plain language
- •We follow FTC guidelines for endorsements and testimonials
For more information about FTC disclosure requirements, see the FTC's Guides Concerning Endorsements and Testimonials.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this affiliate disclosure as our partnerships change. Material changes will be noted with an updated "Last modified" date below. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
We're committed to transparency. If you have questions about our affiliate partnerships, how we select products, or our editorial independence, please contact us.
Last updated: January 2024