Information, not instruction
We explain what research and public health bodies say. We do not tell individual readers what to take, buy or do, and we do not diagnose.
About the publication
A health magazine for the years after thirty
Zandrel is a small independent publication in South Jakarta. We write about food, movement, sleep, stress and preventive care for men aged 30 and above, in plain language and with sources.
Our story
Started from a practical gap
Zandrel began in 2024 when a group of writers and a general practitioner in Kebayoran Baru noticed a pattern. Men in their thirties and forties asked similar questions at work and at family gatherings: whether a tired afternoon was normal, which check-up to take, what a cholesterol figure meant. Reliable answers existed, but they were scattered across clinical documents and wellness material that was not always careful.
We decided to collect and explain that information in one place, in a calm tone and with the limits made clear. The name Zandrel was chosen as a coined word with no medical meaning attached, which suits a publication that wants readers to think rather than follow instructions.
The publication is based at Jalan Bunga Raya No. 25, Kebayoran Baru, and is written mainly in English for readers across Indonesia who are comfortable reading in the language.
What guides the work
Four working principles
Sources you can check
Each article lists the guidelines and studies it relies on, with a preference for the Indonesian Ministry of Health, WHO and professional societies.
Plain, measured language
We avoid exaggeration and dramatic claims. If evidence is uncertain or mixed, the article says so.
Respect for local context
Food, climate, health services and social expectations in Indonesia differ from those in the countries where most health writing originates.
What we publish, and what we do not
Scope of the publication
What you will find here
- Explanatory articles on common health topics for adult men.
- Reference tables, glossaries and question lists for medical appointments.
- A curated list of government and professional health resources.
What you will not find
- Personal medical advice, diagnosis or treatment plans.
- Products, supplements or services offered for sale.
- Testimonials, before-and-after claims or promises of results.
Our editorial policy and advertising disclosure describe these commitments in more detail.
Milestones
How the publication has developed
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March 2024
First pages published, covering nutrition and check-ups.
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January 2025
Medical review process formalised with an external reviewer panel.
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November 2025
Sleep, stress and hormonal topics added after reader requests.
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October 2026
Site redesigned for readability, with a glossary and reading list.
Get to know us
Meet the people behind the pages
Read about the writers and reviewers, or send a question to the editors.