Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pharmacokinetics: Drug–Food and Drug–Viral Interactions01:26

Pharmacokinetics: Drug–Food and Drug–Viral Interactions

186
A drug interaction occurs when the concurrent use of another drug, food, or an external substance alters the pharmacological activity of a drug. This interaction can modify the action of the original drug, affecting its effectiveness and safety.Drug–food interactions are significant as they impact drug absorption, metabolism, and excretion. For example, grapefruit juice is a well-known disruptor of drug metabolism. It inhibits the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme, crucial for the metabolism of...
186
Taste Buds and Receptors01:20

Taste Buds and Receptors

4.5K
Gustation, or the sense of taste, is intrinsically linked to the anatomical structures located on the tongue. This organ's surface, along with the entirety of the oral cavity, is adorned with stratified squamous epithelium. Evident on the tongue are elevated structures known as papillae (singular = papilla), which house the mechanisms for the transduction of gustatory stimuli. Four distinct types of papillae exist, each identified by their unique morphological attributes: the circumvallate,...
4.5K
Drug Classes and Categories01:25

Drug Classes and Categories

2.8K
Drugs can be classified according to their chemical composition or their intended therapeutic application. For instance, anti-infective agents that possess the ability to eliminate pathogens or suppress their growth and reproduction can be grouped based on the organisms they target or their chemical structure. Furthermore, drugs can be divided into prescription, nonprescription, or controlled substances. Prescription medications, such as antibiotics, require oversight from a licensed healthcare...
2.8K
Factors Influencing Drug Absorption: Disease States and Pharmacology01:25

Factors Influencing Drug Absorption: Disease States and Pharmacology

1.3K
Multiple disease states can significantly influence the oral drug absorption process by affecting blood flow and the functionality of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Various GI diseases, including conditions that alter GI motility, such as diarrhea, decreased acid secretions (achlorhydria), and infections, have been associated with reduced drug absorption.
Substances such as alcohol and specific drugs, including antineoplastics, can also negatively impact drug absorption. For instance,...
1.3K
Therapeutic Index01:13

Therapeutic Index

6.4K
The therapeutic index of a drug is a key parameter in pharmacology that quantifies the relative safety of a drug by calculating the ratio between the dose that causes toxicity in half the population (50%) to the dose that proves to be effective for half the population (50%). It provides a spectrum of doses for a particular drug ranging from effective to potentially toxic. To illustrate, consider an anticoagulant agent like warfarin. It possesses a narrow window within its therapeutic index to...
6.4K
Microorganisms in Medicine and Therapeutics01:29

Microorganisms in Medicine and Therapeutics

914
Microorganisms play a fundamental role in vaccine development, gene therapy, and therapeutic production. Their biological properties are harnessed to advance medicine and public health. Beyond immunization, microorganisms contribute to gut health, antibiotic synthesis, and genetic disease treatment.Live Attenuated and Inactivated VaccinesLive attenuated vaccines, such as the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, utilize weakened forms of pathogens to closely resemble natural infections.
914

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A World Health Organization tool for assessing research ethics oversight systems.

Bulletin of the World Health Organization·2025
Same author

Holding the Guardrails on Involuntary Commitment.

The Hastings Center report·2024
Same author

Protecting the Legitimacy of Medical Expertise.

The New England journal of medicine·2023
Same author

Equitably Sharing the Benefits and Burdens of Research: Covid-19 Raises the Stakes.

Ethics & human research·2020
Same author

Rethinking the Regulatory Triggers for Prospective Ethics Review.

The Journal of law, medicine & ethics : a journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics·2019
Same author

Introduction.

The Journal of law, medicine & ethics : a journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics·2019
Same journal

Harm Reduction as an Alternative to Mandated Drug Treatment.

The Hastings Center report·2026
Same journal

Rethinking Mandated Drug Treatment: Why Expanding Freedom Requires Structural Drug Policy Reform.

The Hastings Center report·2026
Same journal

Banning Gender-Affirming Treatment for Minors: The Supreme Court Speaks.

The Hastings Center report·2026
Same journal

Making the Move to a Learning System of Research Ethics.

The Hastings Center report·2026
Same journal

Musical Performance and Biomedical Human Enhancement: Ethnographic Perspectives on Bioethical Questions.

The Hastings Center report·2026
Same journal

Transformed but Not Cured: The Ethics of Describing Gene-Editing Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease.

The Hastings Center report·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 8, 2026

Author Spotlight: Exploring the Mysteries of Sichuan's Herbal Medicine in Chinese Medicine Research
03:48

Author Spotlight: Exploring the Mysteries of Sichuan's Herbal Medicine in Chinese Medicine Research

Published on: March 1, 2024

1.6K

Is Food Medicine?

Carl H Coleman

    The Hastings Center Report
    |December 11, 2025
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    The "food is medicine" concept highlights nutrition's health importance but integrating it into healthcare is complex. A broader, cross-sectoral approach is needed to fully leverage nutrition's benefits for public health.

    Keywords:
    bioethicscommercial interestsfoodmedicalizationnutritionpublic health

    More Related Videos

    An In Vitro Dissolution Determination of Multi-Index Components in Tibetan Medicine Rhodiola Granules
    05:59

    An In Vitro Dissolution Determination of Multi-Index Components in Tibetan Medicine Rhodiola Granules

    Published on: November 4, 2022

    2.1K
    Network Pharmacology Prediction and Metabolomics Validation of the Mechanism of Fructus Phyllanthi against Hyperlipidemia
    11:06

    Network Pharmacology Prediction and Metabolomics Validation of the Mechanism of Fructus Phyllanthi against Hyperlipidemia

    Published on: April 7, 2023

    2.7K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Jan 8, 2026

    Author Spotlight: Exploring the Mysteries of Sichuan's Herbal Medicine in Chinese Medicine Research
    03:48

    Author Spotlight: Exploring the Mysteries of Sichuan's Herbal Medicine in Chinese Medicine Research

    Published on: March 1, 2024

    1.6K
    An In Vitro Dissolution Determination of Multi-Index Components in Tibetan Medicine Rhodiola Granules
    05:59

    An In Vitro Dissolution Determination of Multi-Index Components in Tibetan Medicine Rhodiola Granules

    Published on: November 4, 2022

    2.1K
    Network Pharmacology Prediction and Metabolomics Validation of the Mechanism of Fructus Phyllanthi against Hyperlipidemia
    11:06

    Network Pharmacology Prediction and Metabolomics Validation of the Mechanism of Fructus Phyllanthi against Hyperlipidemia

    Published on: April 7, 2023

    2.7K

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Nutrition Science
    • Health Policy

    Background:

    • The
    • food is medicine
    • metaphor is widely used to justify integrating nutrition into patient care.
    • This concept acknowledges nutrition's critical role in health, comparable to pharmaceuticals.
    • It also highlights the industrial processing and commercial interests influencing modern food production, similar to medicines.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate the
    • food is medicine
    • metaphor in the context of healthcare integration.
    • To identify the limitations of solely embedding nutrition within medical service delivery programs.
    • To advocate for a more comprehensive strategy for utilizing nutrition's health benefits.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of the
    • food is medicine
    • metaphor.
    • Review of current healthcare integration models for nutrition.
    • Examination of the differences between food and medicine in healthcare contexts.

    Main Results:

    • While nutrition is vital, the
    • food is medicine
    • analogy has limitations due to fundamental differences between food and pharmaceuticals.
    • Integrating nutrition solely within medical services is an insufficient strategy.
    • The industrial nature of many foods and associated commercial interests complicate this integration.

    Conclusions:

    • Relying on the
    • food is medicine
    • metaphor alone for healthcare integration is problematic.
    • A holistic approach beyond the health sector is essential to maximize nutrition's public health potential.
    • Future strategies must consider the broader food system and its commercial influences.