Physician's Elemental Diet No Dextrose
Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free is an elemental powder medical food formulated to provide dietary management for patients who have limited or impaired capacity to digest, absorb, or metabolize ordinary foods or certain nutrients. Ph
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- Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free is an elemental powder medical food formulated to provide dietary management for patients who have limited or impaired capacity to digest, absorb, or metabolize ordinary foods or certain nutrients. Ph
- Card Subtitle:
- Elemental Powder for GI Dysfunction
Product Overview
Elemental Diet for Patients with Moderate to Severe Gastrointestinal Impairment
Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free 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 Crohn’s disease,1-6
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO),7-9
- Moderate to severe impaired gastrointestinal function.3, 10-12
Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free 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 Need
Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free should be used for 2-4 weeks. It was designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as a sole source of nutrition, and can be used as a half-elemental diet making dosing dependent upon the caloric needs of each patient. One scoop of Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free = 35 grams, and 150 calories. Each 1,260g bag contains 36 scoops (5,400 calories).
By Scoop
| 1 Scoop | 35g | 150 Calories |
By Unit
| 1260g bag | 36 Scoops | 5400 Calories |
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4. Verma, S, Kirkwood, B, Brown, S, Giaffer, MH 2000. Dig Liver Dis. 32:769-74.
5. Yamamoto, T, et al. 2005. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 11:580-8.
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7. Van Citters, GW, Lin, HC. 2005. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 7:317- 20.
8. Bures, J, et al. 2010. World J Gastroenterol. 16:2978-90.
9. Pimentel, M, et al. 2004. Dig Dis Sci. 49:73-7.
10. Eiden, KA. 2003. Pract. Gastroenterol. 2003, 33-43, 47-54.
11. Fisher, RL 1999. J. Nutr. 129:252S–5S.
12. Devlin, J, David, TJ, Stanton, RH. 1991. Arch Dis Child. 66:93-9.
Dosing by Caloric Need
Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free should be used for 2-4 weeks. It was designed to maintain nutritional sustenance as a sole source of nutrition, and can be used as a half-elemental diet making dosing dependent upon the caloric needs of each patient. One scoop of Physicians’ Elemental Diet Dextrose Free = 35 grams, and 150 calories. Each 1,260g bag contains 36 scoops (5,400 calories).
Thoroughly mix each heaping scoopful (35 g) in 4-8 oz. (118-327 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.
Keep out of reach of children.
Also contains no dextrose, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol.
The contents are based upon the weight of product, and may settle during shipping and handling. Due to variations in product handling, there may be slight variations between each scoop.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 Heaping Scoop (35 g)
Servings Per Container: About 36
| Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 |
| Calories from Fat | 30 |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23 g |
| Sugars | <1 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Protein | |
| Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) | 833 IU |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Calcium | 85 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin D3 | 66 IU |
| Vitamin E | 10 IU |
| Vitamin K | 10 mcg |
| Thiamin | 0.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (Riboflavin-5-phosphate) | 0.56 mg |
| Niacin | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-phosphate) | 667 mcg |
| Folate (as Quatrefolic® brand (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt) | 33 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 0.5 mcg |
| Biotin | 50 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 3.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 82.8 mg |
| Iodine | 16.5 mcg |
| Magnesium | 33.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Copper | 167 mcg |
| Manganese | 332 mcg |
| Molybdenum | 8.25 mcg |
| Chloride | 164.6 mg |
| Choline | 33.35 mg |
Contains 5 g free form amino acids per 36 g serving.
INGREDIENTS: Tapioca maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, l-glutamine, l-proline, natural flavor, l-aspartic acid, l-serine, l-arginine hydrochloride, l-alanine, potassium citrate, l-leucine, l-lysine hydrochloride, disodium phosphate, l-valine, l-glycine, l-isoleucine, l-threonine, tricalcium phosphate, l-tyrosine, dimagnesium malate, dicalcium malate, l-phenylalanine, choline bitartrate, l-methionine, l-histidine, l-cysteine hydrochloride, potassium malate, magnesium citrate, l-tryptophan, l-carnitine l-tartrate, sodium ascorbate, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, iron gluconate, l-taurine, zinc sulfate, calcium d-pantothenate, beta carotene, niacinamide, sodium chloride, sodium selenite, manganese citrate, phytonadione, pyridoxyl-5-phosphate, cholecalciferol, riboflavin-5-phosphate, thiamine hydrochloride, copper sulfate, Quatrefolic® ((6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt), d-biotin, sodium molybdate, potassium iodide, and methylcobalamin.
DOES NOT CONTAIN: Artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, corn, dairy products, fructose, gluten, lactose, preservatives, soy, sucrose, wheat, or yeast.