該月刊自1929年出版，是一本領先的國際研究刊物，報道了生理學、營養學、藥理學和毒理學各方面的最新研究成果，由公認的專家和具有特殊專長的科學家貢獻。它出版專題討論會評論和獎勵講座，有時還把所有的問題都集中在特別感興趣的主題上。

Published since 1929, this monthly journal is a leading international research publication that reports current research in all aspects of physiology, nutrition, pharmacology and toxicology, contributed by recognized experts and scientists with special areas of expertise. It publishes symposium reviews and award lectures, and on occasion dedicates entire issues to subjects of special interest.