About The Well Years
Evidence-informed support for every season of your well years. A calm, practical place for women 30 to 55 to understand their health and choose a simple next step.
Who we are
The Well Years is an independent educational website about wellness for women in their 30s, 40s and 50s: sleep and stress, energy and focus, hormone health and fertility, metabolic health, gut health, healthy aging, and sports performance. It is owned and operated by Michael Crisp.
We organize everything by goal. Each protocol starts with free habits, then lists a short set of evidence-informed ingredients, typical label doses, and suggested timing, with a Beginner path and a More Advanced path. We are not your healthcare provider, and nothing here is medical advice.
How products are chosen
- Ingredient first. We start with ingredients that have meaningful human research behind them, at forms and doses consistent with that research, and only then look for products that deliver them.
- Quality and transparency. We favor brands that use third-party testing (for example NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Choice, where available), disclose full doses, and avoid proprietary blends.
- Simple, not maximal. A few products, used consistently, beat a sprawling stack. Every protocol is built so you can start with one item.
- Commissions don’t decide. Some product buttons are affiliate links. Whether a product earns us a commission never decides if it is listed or how it is described. See our affiliate disclosure.
Editorial and compliance standards
- Structure/function language only. We describe how nutrients and ingredients support normal function of the body. We never make claims about medical conditions, and every page carries the FDA disclaimer.
- Verified sources. When we cite research, we link to peer-reviewed studies we have checked on PubMed.
- No endorsements. We don’t use testimonials or quote health personalities to sell products. People in our photos are models and do not endorse any product.
- Clear disclosure. Affiliate relationships are disclosed at the top of every page, on every product card, and on our disclosure page.
- Safety first. We flag when to talk to a clinician, especially during pregnancy, while nursing, or alongside prescription medication.
- Corrections. If you spot an error or an outdated source, email [email protected] and we will review it.
Talk to your healthcare provider first. Supplements affect everyone differently and can interact with medications. Start with one product at a time at the low end of the dose range, and check with your clinician before starting, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medication, or managing a health condition. Doses shown are typical label ranges, not personal recommendations.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.