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BackMeUp checks any claim against peer-reviewed studies in seconds, and shows you exactly how the evidence stacks up.
Claim checked
“Coffee raises your blood pressure”
What 25 papers say
Most well-cited research finds coffee doesn't raise blood pressure for regular drinkers. Caffeine can cause a short-term bump, mainly in people who rarely drink it.
Habitual caffeine intake and the risk of hypertension
RefutesCited by 275 papers
Real results from BackMeUp
“Coffee raises your blood pressure”
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How it works
From “I heard that…” to the evidence, in seconds.
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Ask anything
Type a claim, snap a screenshot of a post, or just say it out loud.
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We read the research
We search hundreds of millions of scholarly papers and read the studies that directly test your claim.
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Get the verdict
A plain-language answer, an evidence meter, and every source linked so you can check it yourself.
Features
Built for the moment you hear a claim.
Not a research workspace. A fast, honest answer you can trust and share.
Snap it
Screenshot a TikTok caption, tweet or supplement label. We pull out the claims for you.
Say it
Ask out loud. No typing, no searching through tabs.
Settle it
Two sides of an argument in, the side the research backs out. Facts only, not opinions.
Evidence meter
See at a glance how many studies support, refute or can't decide.
Honest verdicts
A paper only counts if it actually studies your claim. When the science is mixed, we say so.
Share the proof
Turn any result into a clean card for the group chat. Receipts, not arguments.
Who it's for
For anyone who'd rather know than guess.
Students
Check essay arguments and debate points against real literature before you commit to them.
Health & fitness
Find out whether that supplement, diet or training tip actually has science behind it.
Creators
Fact-check scripts and posts in seconds, and cite the studies your audience can verify.
The curious
Settle dinner-table debates with what the research says, not who argues loudest.
Pricing
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FAQ
Questions, answered.
We search OpenAlex, an open index of hundreds of millions of scholarly works, and focus on peer-reviewed studies and reviews. Every result links to its sources.
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