Presenter: Lela Altman, ND, MSA, LAc

Original Date: June 4, 2017

An elemental diet is a meal replacement plan that uses a mixture of all essential and nonessential amino acids, fat, simple sugars, electrolytes, trace minerals and vitamins. Components of this mixture are already in their simplest forms so they can be easily assimilated. Because bacteria derive their fuels by breaking down long chains of sugars, the elemental diet is used to treat SIBO by providing adequate nutrition for the patient while starving bacteria. This presentation introduces elemental diets and provide information on how and when to use an elemental diet clinically. This presentation includes a discussion on indications and contraindications, as well as how to transition off of an elemental diet. A brief overview of current research and a couple of short cases demonstrating the use of elemental diets is also included.

1.5 General CEUs approved by OBNM

1.5 Category B credits approved by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners