How scoring works at Peptides Publishing

Evidence Score (0-10)

Evidence score reflects source depth, signal consistency, and direct human relevance. It is a directional quality index, not a treatment recommendation.

Range	Interpretation
9.0 - 10.0	High confidence signal with multiple strong human anchors
7.5 - 8.9	Moderate-high confidence; useful but still context dependent
6.0 - 7.4	Moderate evidence; mixed strength or narrower applicability
Below 6.0	Early, sparse, or inconsistent evidence base

Goal Scores (0-10)

Goal scores estimate relevance by objective (weight loss, longevity, recovery, performance, cognition, skin/repair). They rank fit, not guaranteed outcomes.

• Higher score = stronger practical signal for that goal category.
• Lower score = weak, indirect, or poorly supported relevance for that goal.
• Goal scores should always be interpreted together with risk and evidence.

Risk Signal (0-100 + color band)

Risk score blends regulatory status, adverse wording density, and uncertainty markers to flag caution zones. It is a heuristic for screening, not a diagnosis of safety.

Band	Range	Color	Meaning
Low	0-26	Green	Relatively lower caution profile
Lower-mid	27-42	Green-yellow	Mild caution or limited uncertainty
Moderate	43-58	Amber	Material tradeoffs and uncertainty to review
Elevated	59-74	Orange	Higher caution burden and monitoring need
High	75-100	Red	High caution or known concern signals

Source Linking Policy

• Every peptide profile includes direct source links where available.
• Reference count and publication type are shown in the encyclopedia.
• Users can inspect source-level context before accepting any claim.

If a source becomes outdated or conflicts with newer evidence, we revise profile text and scoring notes in the next update cycle.