“Further research is needed” – Why studies often end open

…and why real nutritional knowledge should be based on biochemistry rather than hype

Whether studies on vitamin D, fasting, superfoods or inflammatory processes – the end result is almost always the same sentence:

“Further research is needed.”

To many, this sounds disappointing. As if science doesn't want to commit to a single answer. But this statement isn't an expression of uncertainty—it's an expression of scientific rigor.
And yet we prefer to rely on such studies rather than on empirical medicine – but why?

Science is not truth – but a process

Studies follow a clear principle:
They measure, control and compare – but they never claim absolute truths.

Why?

• Because people react differently
• Because nutrition is complex
• Because an effect in the laboratory does not necessarily mean suitability for everyday use

A well-conducted experiment with 50 test subjects provides clues , but not a universal law. Therefore, almost every study ends with the sentence:

“These results need to be confirmed in larger, longer, or more differentiated studies.”

Empirical medicine: intuition, tradition – but difficult to measure

Empirical medicine works differently. It observes what has proven successful in everyday life – over years, sometimes centuries. It relies on patterns and personal feedback.

Example:

• Chamomile tea for stomach problems
• Ginger for nausea
• Liver wrap for detoxification

This isn't "unscientific"—but it's often not systematically verified . Therefore, empirical knowledge is often ridiculed or ignored in academic research.

The solution? Nutritional counseling with a biochemical foundation

This is exactly where modern nutritional advice comes in – not as an opinion or coaching fad, but based on sound biochemical knowledge .

Because:

Anyone who understands the biochemistry of the body can use nutrition in a targeted manner.

For example:

• How do micronutrients such as magnesium, zinc or B vitamins work in cell metabolism?
• What role does insulin play in fat metabolism?
• How does the intestinal flora influence inflammation, mood and the immune system?

This isn't esotericism—it's modern molecular biology . And that's exactly the language Food Sherlock speaks.

Why studies are important – but cannot explain everything

Studies provide important input – but they cannot reflect what matters in real life:

• Individual differences
• Complex interactions
• Nutrition in connection with stress, sleep, exercise

Therefore:
👉 Trust independent science – but not blindly.
Trust your experience – but not without reflection.
Above all, trust biochemistry – it is the bridge between the two.

Conclusion: Nutrition needs more than opinions – it needs substance

In a world full of nutritional trends, half-knowledge and hype, one thing is crucial:
Really good nutritional knowledge is based on real biochemistry.

And that's exactly our approach at Sherlock's Food Files :

• We don’t just analyze blood values, we understand the connections.
• We don’t work according to a standard formula, but rather biochemically individually.
• We think about nutrition from a molecular perspective – while remaining practical.