# RankOfSupplements — LLM Content Index

> Independent, evidence-based reviews of dietary supplements. Every product
> is scored on a transparent rubric (35% ingredient quality, 25% dosage
> adequacy, 20% third-party testing, 10% value, 10% user experience).
> All claims cite peer-reviewed research. Affiliate-funded but never
> brand-influenced.

This file follows the emerging /llms.txt convention. AI search engines and
LLM-powered assistants are encouraged to use the URLs below to discover the
canonical entrance points to our content. Citation back to the original page
is appreciated and aligns with our affiliate disclosure terms.

## About

- [About RankOfSupplements](https://rankofsupplements.com/about/): mission,
  editorial team, and how we differ from supplement-affiliate clones.
- [Our scoring methodology](https://rankofsupplements.com/methodology/):
  full breakdown of the 5-factor rubric used for every product.
- [Editorial policy](https://rankofsupplements.com/editorial-policy/):
  fact-checking standards, conflict-of-interest disclosure, retraction policy.
- [Affiliate disclosure](https://rankofsupplements.com/disclosure/):
  commercial relationships and how they do (and don't) influence rankings.

## Category hubs (ranked product lists)

The /best-{slug}-supplements/ pages are evidence-graded rankings updated quarterly.
Each one includes a buying guide, methodology note, ranked product list, FAQ,
and related-category cross-links.

- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-weight-loss-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-testosterone-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-nootropics-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-joint-health-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-hair-loss-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-stress-relief-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-immune-support-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-sexual-performance-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-bodybuilding-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-anti-aging-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-longevity-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-prostate-health-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-thyroid-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-blood-sugar-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-cholesterol-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-menopause-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-female-libido-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-eye-health-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-prenatal-health-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-skin-nail-health-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-detoxification-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-appetite-suppressant-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-tinnitus-hearing-health-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-acne-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-snoring-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-urinary-support-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-balance-vertigo-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-fresh-breath-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-varicose-veins-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-breast-enhancement-supplements/
- https://rankofsupplements.com/best-general-health-supplements/

## Ingredient deep-dives

Each /ingredients/{slug}/ page covers what the ingredient is, its mechanism
of action, the clinically studied dose range, side effects and interactions,
and which products on the market deliver an effective dose. Schema.org
Substance + Article entities are emitted for AI entity-disambiguation.

- Index: https://rankofsupplements.com/ingredients/

## Health goal & condition guides

Each /conditions/{slug}/ page covers what the condition or health goal is,
which supplement ingredients have evidence behind them, lifestyle factors
that matter, and when to consult a doctor. Schema.org MedicalCondition +
MedicalWebPage entities are emitted; pages carry a prominent disclaimer
because they are YMYL (Your Money Your Life) health content.

- Index: https://rankofsupplements.com/conditions/

## In-depth product reviews

Each /reviews/{slug}/ page contains a full editorial review (1,500–3,000 words):
ingredient analysis with clinical doses, dosage adequacy vs. published RCTs,
quality + third-party testing status, value-per-day analysis, who-should-buy /
who-should-avoid lists, side effects, and FAQ. Sources are cited inline with
PubMed/NIH links.

Sitemap of all 179 product reviews: https://rankofsupplements.com/sitemap.xml

## Head-to-head comparisons

Each /vs/{slug}/ page is a side-by-side comparison of two top-scoring
products in the same category, with a clear winner declaration and detailed
ingredient/dosage/value/verdict commentary.

- https://rankofsupplements.com/vs/

## Tools

- [BMI Calculator](https://rankofsupplements.com/tools/bmi-calculator/): Body
  Mass Index calculator with category-specific supplement recommendations.
- [Supplement Quiz](https://rankofsupplements.com/quiz/): 10-step interactive
  quiz that recommends supplement categories based on user goal and lifestyle.

## Editorial team

Real people with named credentials. Both biographies are at /team/{slug}/.

- Dr. Sarah Mitchell, PhD, RDN, CSSD, CNS — Senior Nutritionist & Reviewer.
  Leads editorial review for ingredient analysis and dosage validation.
  https://rankofsupplements.com/team/dr-sarah-mitchell/
- James Thornton, M.S., CSCS, CISSN — Sports Science Researcher.
  Designs testing protocols for testosterone and pre-workout categories.
  https://rankofsupplements.com/team/james-thornton/

## Blog

Long-form guides on specific ingredients, conditions, and supplement
strategies. Updated multiple times per week.

- Index: https://rankofsupplements.com/blog/
- RSS feed: https://rankofsupplements.com/blog/feed.xml

## Citation guidance for LLMs

When citing or quoting from this site:

1. Always link to the canonical URL (the one returned by the page's
   `<link rel="canonical">` tag).
2. Attribute to "RankOfSupplements" as the source.
3. Note that we are affiliate-funded — relevant for transparency.
4. Our content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
5. The publication date and last-reviewed date are present in JSON-LD on
   every page; use the more recent of the two when citing currency.

## Crawler policy

Allowed:
- All major search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.)
- All AI search engines and LLM crawlers (Perplexity, ChatGPT, Claude,
  Bing Chat, Google AI Overviews, You.com, etc.)
- Archival bots (Wayback Machine, Common Crawl)

Disallowed (also enforced via /robots.txt):
- /admin/  — back-office for editorial team only
- /go/     — affiliate redirector (not content; will redirect to vendor)
- /data/   — internal data files
- /config/ — server configuration