Find answers to frequently asked questions about how the elemental diet can support the dietary management of specific health conditions.
The patients in our clinical trial consumed the diet for 14 days, which is generally the standard recommendation for SIBO. Breath tests were conducted before beginning the diet, and at day 14. While patients did report symptom improvements at their d
Yes. Our clinical trial consisted of a mix of patients: SIBO only (hydrogen-dominant), IMO only (methane-dominant), and combination SIBO/IMO. 100% of the patients in the clinical trial with SIBO only (hydrogen-dominant) eradicated their SIBO in 14 da
Patients with IMO were included in our 2023 clinical trial. 58% of patients with IMO only (methane dominant) normalized their breath test numbers after 14 days of mBIOTA Elemental™ and the average maximum methane drop was 45 ppm. Additionally, nearly
Yes. Patients with combination SIBO/IMO were included in our 2023 clinical trial with 75% of patients within this cohort eradicating their SIBO/IMO in 14 days on mBIOTA Elemental™. Additionally, nearly all patients responded clinically (showed improv
Our product is designed to support individuals with specific GI needs and is often used as part of a targeted nutritional strategy for diagnosed conditions. However, it may also be beneficial for managing general GI symptoms, such as bloating, gas, i
Yes. Elemental diets are highly effective for the dietary management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis. As always, we recommend consulting with your health care provider about your individual needs and diagnosis.
Yes, there is clinical evidence that suggests that elemental diets are quite effective for the dietary management of Crohn's Disease, but we recommend consulting with your health care provider based on your individual needs and diagnosis. 1, 2
Yes, elemental diets have been clinically proven to be effective for the dietary management of ulcerative colitis, but we recommend consulting with your health care provider about your individual needs and diagnosis. 1, 2
Yes, there is some clinical evidence to suggest that elemental diets can be effective for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, but we recommend consulting with your health care provider about your individual needs and diagnosis.
Theoretically fungus like candida can grow in the presence of any type of sugar or carbohydrate (and generally all elemental diets contain maltodextrin). That being said, none of the patients in our 2023 Clinical Trial developed thrush while on mBIOT
It is important to remember that every patient's experience using mBIOTA Elemental™ can be different, and it is often difficult to determine if any side effects are as a result of the elemental diet, bacterial die-off, or simply the original GI condi
In our 2023 clinical trial, 83% of patients reported improvements in the 12 most common symptoms associated with GI dysfunction. Trial participants on average reported up to 65% improvement in symptom severity. Please review our Clinical Evidence pag
In some cases of patients with Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO), an increase in H2 (hydrogen) was observed on breath tests after using mBIOTA Elemental™. The archaea present in the GI system in cases of IMO use hydrogen to produce methane. When
mBIOTA Elemental™ was studied at Cedars-Sinai at the end of 2023. In this prospective study, 83% of patients with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) normalized their breath tests in two weeks. After another two weeks post-diet, the patients
mBIOTA Elemental™ has not been specifically tested for use in feeding tubes.
The elemental diet is not a standard treatment for Celiac disease, as the primary management for Celiac remains a strict gluten-free diet. However, some studies suggest that the elemental diet may have a potential role in specific cases. Research has
The elemental diet is not designed or endorsed for weight loss, as its primary purpose is to provide complete nutrition while supporting gut health for conditions like SIBO, IBD, and Crohn’s. However, some individuals may experience a modest reductio