Physicians Elemental Diet Powder

Description

Elemental Diet for Patients with Moderate to Severe Gastrointestinal DysfunctionPhysicians Elemental Diet is intended for use under medical supervision for the dietary management of patients with GI dysfunction.The elemental diet is designed for the dietary management of: Irritable bowel and Crohns disease Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), Moderate to severe impaired gastrointestinal function.Physicians Elemental Diet contains a balanced blend of macronutrients fortified with essential vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes to assure comprehensive support as a sole source of nutritional intake for limited periods. It has been: Specifically formulated to contain free amino acids, partially hydrolyzed carbohydrate and medium chain triglycerides to aid in their absorption from the GI lumen. Designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as a sole source of nutrition for up to four weeks. Produced as a strictly hypoallergenic formula, free from intact protein, polypeptides, corn, gluten, wheat, soy, and dairy. Formulated with a well-tolerated flavor for improved patient adherence.Dosing by Caloric NeedPhysicians Elemental Diet should be used for two-four weeks. It was designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as a sole source of nutrition, and can also be used as a half-elemental diet making dosing dependent upon the caloric needs of each patient. One scoop of Physicians Elemental Diet = 36 grams, and 150 calories. Each 432g bag contains 12 scoops (1,800 calories) and each 1,296g bag contains 36 scoops (5,400 calories).

Suggested Use

Recommended Use: Thoroughly mix each level scoop (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.

Dietary Considerations

Wheat FreeDairy/ Milk FreeGluten FreeSoy FreeYeast FreePreservative FreeCorn FreeFree of Artificial Colors/FlavorsLactose Free

Product Info

Serving Size:36 gServings Per Container:36DisclaimerAmount Per ServingCalories 150Calories from Fat 35Total Fat 4 gSaturated Fat 4 gTotal Carbohydrate 25 gSugars 11 gSodium 105 mgPotassium 150 mgProtein **Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) 250 mcgVitamin C 20 mgCalcium 83 mgIron 1.5 mgVitamin D3 1.67 mcgVitamin E 6.7 mcgVitamin K 10 mcgThiamin 0.5 mgRiboflavin (Riboflavin-5-phosphate) 0.56 mgNiacin 3.3 mgVitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 667 mcgFolate (as Quatrefolic brand (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt) 33 mcgVitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 0.5 mcgBiotin 50 mcgPantothenic Acid 3.3 mgCholine 33 mgPhosphorus 116 mgIodine 16.5 mcgMagnesium 33.5 mgZinc 2 mgSelenium 18 mcgCopper 167 mcgManganese 332 mcgMolybdenum 8.25 mcgChloride 142 mgOther ingredients:dextrose, tapioca maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, natural flavor, l-glutamine, l-proline, l-aspartic acid, l-serine, potassium citrate, l-arginine hydrochloride, l-alanine, disodium phosphate, l-leucine, l-lysine hydrochloride, l-valine, l-glycine, calcium glycerophosphate, tricalcium phosphate, l-isoleucine, choline bitartrate, l-threonine, l-tyrosine, magnesium citrate, l-phenylalanine, l-methionine, l-histidine, magnesium glycerophosphate, l-cysteine hydrochloride, potassium chloride, l-tryptophan, sodium ascorbate, l-carnitine l-tartrate, sodium chloride, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, ferrous gluconate, l-taurine, zinc sulfate, calcium d-pantothenate, beta carotene, niacinamide, sodium selenite, manganese citrate, phytonadione, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, cholecalciferol, riboflavin- 5-phosphate, thiamine hydrochloride, copper sulfate, Quatrefolic ((6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt), d-biotin, sodium molybdate, potassium iodide, methylcobalamin

Warnings

Medical food intended for use under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if pouch is torn or open.After opening, store remaining powder in a dry place at room temperature.Contains no corn, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, dairy products, fructose, sucrose, lactose, disaccharides, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.