该月刊自1929年出版，是一本领先的国际研究刊物，报道了生理学、营养学、药理学和毒理学各方面的最新研究成果，由公认的专家和具有特殊专长的科学家贡献。它出版专题讨论会评论和奖励讲座，有时还把所有的问题都集中在特别感兴趣的主题上。
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.