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International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition Volume 63, 2012 - Issue sup1: Multifunctional food and traditional ingredients: a competitive marriage
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Conceptual and regulatory framework

Can experimental pharmacology be always applied to human nutrition?

Francesco VisioliLaboratory of Functional Foods, IMDEA-Food, Madrid, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 10-13 | Published online: 27 Feb 2012
 
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Abstract

Randomized clinical trials are the gold standard of pharmacology and are the only way to provide solid and evidence-based data. However, they are difficult to apply to nutrition-based settings. This article outlines the major differences between pharmacology and nutrition research and indicates some potential pathways to follow during claim building.

Declaration of interest: The author reports no conflict of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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