Elemental Diet
Pre-digested liquid formula containing amino acids, simple carbohydrates, and fats that are absorbed in the upper GI tract, starving bacteria in the small intestine.
78/100
Vivonex/Physicians' Elemental Diet
14-21 days typical for SIBO, up to 6 weeks for IBD
10 phases
4 targeted
Protocol Overview
Pre-digested liquid formula containing amino acids, simple carbohydrates, and fats that are absorbed in the upper GI tract, starving bacteria in the small intestine. Used as sole nutrition source to treat SIBO or provide gut rest.
Conditions Treated
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Safety Profile
Gold standard for SIBO when patients can't tolerate or don't respond to antibiotics/antimicrobials. Boring and expensive but effective. Clinical studies support use. Pimentel's research at Cedars-Sinai.
About Evidence Score
The Evidence Score rates the strength of clinical and scientific evidence behind this protocol. Higher scores indicate stronger research support. This is a research tool, not medical advice.
Educational purposes only. Some alternative protocols carry serious risks. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before beginning any treatment.