Typical dosing is 12 scoops per day, based on an 1,800-calorie diet.††
Conditions
What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of bowel symptoms including pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.1 An elemental diet reduces the work of digestion, allowing the gut to rest and recuperate.2 Read more
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What is IBD?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a group of known disorders that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.3 An elemental diet provides complete nutrition in an easily assimilated form.4
It reduces the work of digestion, allowing the gut to rest and recuperate.5 Read more
What is SIBO?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as the presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine.6 An elemental diet can beneficially alter the intestinal microbiome.7 Read more
What is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease, which is classified under IBD, causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.8 An elemental diet provides complete nutrition in an easily assimilated form.9 It reduces the work of digestion, allowing the gut to rest and reset.10 Read more
How to use
Step 1: Measure
Step 2: Mix
Mix each scoop thoroughly with 7-8 oz. water (cold or room temperature, depending on preference). Additional water may be added to the mixture or consumed separately as desired.
Step 3: Sip
Drink slowly over the course of an hour. At first, try consuming your first meal during a one-hour TV show with commercials. Take a sip or single gulp at the beginning of the show and continue to sip or gulp during each commercial break. Repeat as needed throughout the day.
Step 4: Store
After opening, store remaining powder in a dry place at room temperature. To save time, you can also premix an entire day’s worth of the diet into containers and store for up to 24 hours.
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Does insurance cover Physician’s Elemental Diet?
Contact your insurance company to see if the product is eligible under your insurance plan. Start by proactively having your healthcare practitioner provide a letter of medical necessity regarding your use of Physicians’ Elemental Diet. We have provided a downloadable example for you below.
Because Physicians’ Elemental Diet is a medical food available without a prescription, you may have to reactively appeal a claim instead of proactively obtaining coverage. Contacting your insurance company in advance will allow you to prepare the necessary documentation and paperwork with your healthcare practitioner.
Double check your state’s laws and reach out to your insurance company. Each state has different mandates around the coverage of enteral nutrition products, and depending on the state, they may recommend different documentation regarding the diagnosis and/or reason for use. Always check the specific requirements for your state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elemental diets aid in the dietary management of moderate to severe GI dysfunction, including Crohn’s disease and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). They supply specially formulated proper nutrients without the need for traditional food, giving the GI system time to rest.
We recommend that you consult with your healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your use of prescription drugs and supplements. Dietary supplements are typically not used during a full elemental diet. However, they may be useful before starting on an elemental diet and/or once back on regular foods.
Physicians’ Elemental Diet is not designed for nor tested in enteral tube feeding settings.
No. Physicians’ Elemental Diet is not intended for use as a weight loss product.
As Physicians’ Elemental Diet is a medical food product, we cannot accept exchanges or returns. We know exceptions do arise; if you feel you would qualify for an exception and would like to speak with us about a potential return, please contact us at care@integrativepro.com or call us at 1-800-931-1709. Please keep your packing slip or confirmation email for proof of purchase. We may, at our sole discretion, issue a refund or exchange within 45 days of the date of purchase.
References
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/irritable-bowel-syndrome
- Russell. (1975) Progress report: elemental diets. Gut. 68-79.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “Inflammatory Bowel Disease.” December 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/ibd/index.htm
- O’Morain, C., Segal, AW., Levi, AJ. (1984) Elemental diet as primary treatment of acute Crohn’s disease: a controlled trial. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1859-62.
- Russell. (1975) Progress report: elemental diets. Gut. 68-79.
- Mayo Clinic, “Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Symptoms & Causes.” February 2020.
- Russell. (1975) Progress report: elemental diets. Gut. 68-79.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "Inflammatory Bowel Disease." December 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/ibd/index.htm
- O’Morain, C., Segal, AW., Levi, AJ. (1984) Elemental diet as primary treatment of acute Crohn’s disease: a controlled trial. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1859-62.
- Russell. (1975) Progress report: elemental diets. Gut. 68-79.
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