Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Nutrition for Targeted Health Solutions.

In today's world, where both traditional medicine and natural treatments are booming, we start to see occasional synergies - one of which is the concept of “medical foods”.

Medical + food are two words that we wouldn’t often lump together, however, there is a cross-section of consumable products that are intensely researched and designed with an acute purpose - and the nutritional value of the product is developed to help consumers combat this pain point.

We don't typically link "medical" and "food," but there's a unique space where these two worlds collide. These medical foods are the result of extensive research and formulation efforts that come together - bringing consumers nutrient-based solutions to specific health-related issues.

What is a medical food?

In simple terms, as conveyed by the FDA, a medical food is:

“a food which is formulated to be consumed or administered enterally under the supervision of a physician and which is intended for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements, based on recognized scientific principles, are established by medical evaluation.”

What are medical foods used for?

Medical foods are used to treat a variety of ailments. However, it is important to remember that each medical food is specifically formulated to treat singular pain points. 

Some common ailments that medical foods may be used for include the following:

Neurological disorders, kidney disease, metabolic disorders, nutritional deficiencies, muscle weakness

Do you need a prescription for medical foods?

No, while medical foods are made to be consumed with the guidance of a physician, there is no requirement for a prescription.

For more information, please refer to https://www.fda.gov/media/97726/download