Physicians' Elemental Diet Dextrose Free 1296 gr Powder

A MEDICAL FOOD FOR THE DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF MODERATE TO SEVERE IMPAIRED GI FUNCTION

Physicians' Elemental Diet is a medical food designed for the dietary management of moderate to severe impaired gastrointestinal GI function, including irritable bowel syndrome IBS , inflammatory bowel disease IBD , and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth SIBO . Physicians' Elemental Diet is designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as the sole source of nutrition for patients under medical supervision.

CLINICAL EVIDENCE OF ELEMENTAL DIETS

Published clinical studies have shown that elemental diets are effective for the nutritional management of patients with moderate to severe impaired GI function.1,2 In a clinical study of 93 patients with IBS and abnormal lactulose breath test scores, 80% of those who received an elemental diet had normalized test results with an associated improvement in clinical symptoms after 14 days.3 By 21 days, 85% of those patients saw improvement. Elemental diets can also be effective for managing IBD. In a controlled clinical study, 28 patients with active Crohn's disease received an elemental diet for 4 weeks with no other food or medication. Clinical remission was achieved in 71% of patients

REDUCES THE WORK OF DIGESTION, ALLOWING THE GUT TO REST AND RECUPERATE

Physicians' Elemental Diet contains a balanced blend of macronutrients fortified with essential micronutrients and electrolytes to assure comprehensive support as the sole source of nutritional intake for limited periods. All the ingredients are in their simplest form for easy digestion and the product was designed with a well-tolerated flavor to encourage patient commitment to the diet. This hypoallergenic formula contains no intact proteins, polypeptides, corn, gluten, soy, or dairy.

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement Thoroughly mix each heaping scoopful 36 g in 4-8 oz. 118 - 236 mL chilled or room temperature water. Additional water may be added to the mixture or consumed separately as desired. Consume the mixture slowly over a period of 15 to 60 minutes or more, dependent upon individual comfort. Once mixed, any product that is not consumed after 60 minutes should be refrigerated for a maximum of 24 hours, then shaken or stirred prior to consumption. After opening, store remaining powder in a dry place at room temperature. - Or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Other Ingredientsmedium chain triglycerides, tapioca maltodextrin, l-glutamine, l-proline, l-aspartic acid, l-serine, natural flavor, l-arginine hydrochloride, l-alanine, l-leucine, l-lysine hydrochloride, potassium citrate, l-valine, l-glycine, disodium phosphate, l-isoleucine, l-threonine, l-tyrosine, l-phenylalanine, l-methionine, tricalcium phosphate, dimagnesium malate, l-histidine hydrochloride, dicalcium malate, choline bitartrate, l-cysteine, magnesium citrate, potassium malate, l-tryptophan, l-carnitine l-tartrate, sodium ascorbate, l-taurine, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, ferrous gluconate, beta carotene, biotin, zinc sulfate, calcium-d-pantothenate, niacinamide, sodium chloride, sodium selenite, cholecalciferol, potassium iodide, manganese citrate, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, phytonadione, riboflavin-5-phosphate, sodium molybdate, thiamin hydrochloride, copper sulfate, Quatrefolic 6S -5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt , methylcobalamin

WarningsKeep out of reach of children. As with all dietary supplements, consult your healthcare professional before use. See product label for more information. Lactose, Fructose, Sucrose, Yeast Derived Ingredient, Gluten, Corn, Soy, Dairy Products, Artificial Colors, Artificial Flavors, Wheat, Preservatives, sorbitol, Mannitol,, Xylitol