Nutrition & Dietary Guidance
These sources back our nutrient analysis, meal scoring, food suggestions, and dietary recommendations.
- USDA FoodData CentralNutrient composition data, food nutrient valuesfdc.nal.usda.gov
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - Nutrient Fact SheetsRecommended daily intakes, nutrient functions, deficiency infoods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans (USDA/HHS)Macro targets, meal balance, dietary patternswww.dietaryguidelines.gov
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - The Nutrition SourceGeneral nutrition education, food group guidancenutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu
- Institute of Medicine - Dietary Reference IntakesRDA/AI values for vitamins, minerals, macrosnap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11537
Supplements
These back our supplement detail screens, benefits, cautions, and "who may benefit" content.
- NIH Office of Dietary SupplementsSupplement fact sheets, safety, efficacyods.od.nih.gov
- Examine.comEvidence-based supplement research summariesexamine.com
- ConsumerLabIndependent supplement testing and reviewswww.consumerlab.com
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)Safety and efficacy of supplements and natural productswww.nccih.nih.gov
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
These back our RHR, HRV, blood pressure ranges, and cardiovascular insights.
- American Heart Association (AHA)Blood pressure categories, resting heart rate ranges, cardiovascular health guidelineswww.heart.org
- European Society of CardiologyHRV clinical significance, cardiovascular risk factorswww.escardio.org
- Mayo Clinic - Heart HealthHeart rate ranges, blood pressure interpretationwww.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease
Fitness, Exercise & Recovery
These back our workout suggestions, strain tracking, VO2 max interpretation, and recovery protocols.
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)Exercise guidelines, VO2 max classifications, training load principleswww.acsm.org
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)Strength training guidelines, periodization, recoverywww.nsca.com
- Journal of Strength and Conditioning ResearchExercise science researchjournals.lww.com/nsca-jscr
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and PerformanceRecovery, HRV in athletes, training readinessjournals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp
Sleep & Recovery
These back our sleep scoring, recovery recommendations, and sleep-related insights.
- National Sleep FoundationSleep duration recommendations by age, sleep quality indicatorswww.sleepfoundation.org
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)Sleep stage classification, sleep disorder criteriaaasm.org
- NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - SleepSleep health education, sleep deprivation effectswww.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency
Biometrics & Vital Signs
These back our SpO2, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood glucose, and body composition ranges.
- World Health Organization (WHO)BMI classifications, global health reference rangeswww.who.int
- Mayo Clinic - Vital SignsNormal ranges for SpO2, respiratory rate, body temperaturewww.mayoclinic.org
- American Diabetes Association (ADA)Blood glucose ranges, glycemic targetsdiabetes.org
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)Body fat percentage categories by age and sexwww.acefitness.org
Women's Health
These back our cycle tracking, fertility insights, pregnancy mode, and phase-specific recommendations.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)Menstrual cycle norms, pregnancy milestones, fertility guidancewww.acog.org
- Office on Women's Health (HHS)Menstrual cycle education, PMS management, reproductive healthwww.womenshealth.gov
- Mayo Clinic - Women's HealthCycle regularity, ovulation, pregnancy trimester infowww.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health
- Fertility and Sterility (Journal)Fertility window research, basal body temperature methodologywww.fertstert.org
Mental Health & Wellbeing
These back our stress, mood, and mindfulness-related content.
Disclaimer
The content in Vora is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be understood or construed as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Health metrics, scores, and recommendations presented in the app are based on general population data and publicly available research - they are not tailored clinical assessments. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in this app.
Last updated: February 2026