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Sarah Caldwell, M.S.

Lead Health Editor — Nova Health Lab

M.S. Nutritional Science 12 Years Health Journalism Supplement Research Specialist

About Sarah

Sarah Caldwell holds a Master of Science in Nutritional Science from Penn State University and has spent 12 years covering the intersection of evidence-based nutrition, supplement research, and consumer health journalism.

At Nova Health Lab, Sarah leads the editorial review process — evaluating supplement ingredient quality, reviewing clinical study data, and ensuring that every product analysis is grounded in publicly available science rather than manufacturer marketing claims.

Her approach is straightforward: if a clinical study is cited, she verifies it. If a supplement ingredient has limited human data, she says so. She does not evaluate products she hasn't researched thoroughly, and she holds the Nova Health Lab review methodology to the same standards she applied during her graduate work.

Before joining Nova Health Lab, Sarah contributed to several consumer health publications and worked as a research assistant in a university clinical nutrition laboratory, where she developed an eye for how mechanistic study data is often overstated in popular health media.

Areas of Expertise

  • Supplement ingredient pharmacology
  • Clinical trial methodology & quality assessment
  • Metabolic health & weight management
  • Cognitive health & nootropic research
  • Oral microbiome & dental supplement science
  • Healthy aging & longevity research
  • Blood sugar regulation & insulin sensitivity
  • Joint health & anti-inflammatory compounds

Editorial Standards

All reviews published under Sarah's byline follow Nova Health Lab's editorial policy: independent research, no brand sponsorship arrangements, verified clinical citations, and FTC-compliant affiliate disclosures. Sarah does not accept sponsored content and does not receive product from manufacturers under review. See our full editorial standards.

The views expressed in Nova Health Lab reviews represent Sarah Caldwell's analysis based on publicly available research. They do not constitute medical advice. Readers should consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any supplement or health program.

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