Beyond Supplements: Defining the Unique Regulatory Category and Clinical Application of Medical Foods in Managing Specific Disease States
Medical Foods are a distinct category of nutritional products intended for the dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements exist, and they must be used under the supervision of a physician. Unlike dietary supplements, which are meant to augment the diet, medical foods are formulated for patients with specific, medically recognized nutrient needs that cannot be met by modification of the normal diet alone.
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