Physicians Elemental Formula

We see far too many cases of large and small intestinal problems in our client population.

Causes of SIBO

The primary issue for the small intestine is bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Like many conditions, the causes can be varied but in general, the mechanisms are not well understood. You might have pH abnormalities, anatomical issues, pancreatic insufficiency, an immune system compromise and/or problems with moving food and bacteria through the system.

Some people do well with antibiotic therapy and others not so much. A common antibiotic is Rifaximin and over an extended course of treatment, it can cost many thousands so is not even an option for most people.

What if Antibiotic Therapy Doesn't Do It?

Maybe you have faithfully tried the antibiotic route for a few months and are still in distress. Many do well with the Integrative Therapeutics Physicians Elemental Diet (PED). This formula has the very basics that is needed to sustain life with the least amount of stress on the body. It has a healthy complement of amino acids, carbohydrates and fats electrolytes and vitamins and minerals, all in a form that doesn't trigger immune responses. For example, it doesn't contain complete proteins or peptides that might cause an allergic or other reaction like shellfish proteins, gluten, soy proteins, peanut proteins or other proteins. The carbohydrates and fats are in a similar, simple and highly useable form.

The nutrients in the PED don't sit in the gut waiting to be digested but can be quickly absorbed giving the bacteria in the small intestine less chance of getting fed from your food intake.

This takes stress off the immune system and helps lower inflammation. The body can begin the process of a reset. This means the junctions between the intestinal cells will have lower inflammation and can begin to heal.

Can Be a Huge Help

But does this really help? We can say from observing results in our client group, we can say yes. One study from 2004 using a similar formula (Vivonex) found that just 14 days on an elemental diet was enough for 80% of subjects to test negative for SIBO.

To give you an idea of the effectiveness of an elemental diet, it is helpful to know that it has been used for conditions like: allergic arthritis, acute pancreatitis, general malnutrition, food allergies, Crohn's, radiation enteritis, support in various cancer treatments etc.