Study Types
In Vivo Study
A study conducted in a living organism, typically animal models.
In vivo (Latin: 'in the living') studies are conducted in whole living organisms, typically animal models such as mice or rats. These studies bridge the gap between in vitro cell experiments and human clinical trials by providing data on absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in a complete biological system. In supplement research, in vivo studies help establish dosing ranges, identify potential toxicity, and confirm mechanisms observed in cell culture. However, results from animal models do not always translate directly to humans.