The Elemental Diet: A Powerful Tool for Gut Healing

The Elemental Diet is a scientifically formulated liquid diet designed to give your digestive system a complete reset. It contains pre-digested nutrients—proteins in amino acid form, easily absorbable carbohydrates, and essential fats—allowing the gut to rest and heal while still providing the body with essential nutrition.

At Vytal Health, we use the MBiota Elemental Diet as part of our integrative approach to gut health. This diet is especially useful for individuals suffering from Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and other gut-related conditions that require a period of digestive rest to facilitate healing.

How Does an Elemental Diet Work?

An Elemental Diet works by reducing the workload on your digestive system. Unlike whole foods, which require significant effort to break down, the nutrients in an elemental formula are already in their simplest form. This allows for rapid absorption in the small intestine, bypassing fermentation by gut bacteria, which is particularly beneficial for those dealing with bacterial overgrowth and dysbiosis.

Research supports the use of Elemental Diets in treating SIBO (Pimentel et al., 2004), Crohn’s disease (Heuschkel et al., 2000), and gut inflammation in general. In fact, studies show that an elemental formula can be as effective as antibiotics in reducing bacterial overgrowth while also improving gut permeability and reducing inflammation.

How to Use & Mix the MBiota Diet

Preparing the MBiota Elemental Diet is simple:

1. Select your pre-portioned packet
2. Mix with Water – Blend with 8-12 ounces of water (adjust for taste and consistency).
3. Optional: Add ice or blend for a smoother texture. Some patients also mix it with herbal tea for variety.
4. Sip Slowly – Drink over 20-30 minutes to allow for optimal absorption.

The diet can be used as a sole nutrition source for 2-3 weeks under medical supervision, or intermittently for 1-3 days as a “gut reset.”

Who Benefits from an Elemental Diet?

Our providers recommend the MBiota Elemental Diet for patients dealing with:

• SIBO & IBS – Starving bacterial overgrowth by removing fermentable foods.
• Leaky Gut & Dysbiosis – Supporting gut barrier function and microbiome balance.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Providing easily digestible nutrition during flares.
• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) & Food Sensitivities – Reducing histamine load and inflammation.

Beyond Healing: The Long-Term Benefits of Periodic Use

Even after an initial gut healing protocol, an Elemental Diet can be a powerful tool for ongoing health. Some patients benefit from periodic “gut resets”—a short-term elemental phase (1-3 days) to reduce inflammation, improve microbiome balance, and enhance digestion.

By incorporating MBiota’s Elemental Diet periodically, you may experience:
✔ Reduced bloating and GI distress
✔ Improved nutrient absorption
✔ Lower inflammation levels
✔ Enhanced gut motility and function

How to Order the MBiota Elemental Diet

If you’re ready to try the MBiota Elemental Diet, you can order directly through our link here:
➡ Order MBiota Elemental Diet

If you’re unsure whether an Elemental Diet is right for you, our providers at Vytal Health can help guide you through a personalized plan. Book a free 15-minute discovery call today to see if this approach fits your health journey.