Navigating Your Digestive Problems and Conditions

Where to start

Navigating your digestive problems can be a challenge, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone in your journey. Where do you go for help and expert advice, or when you want to talk to someone who just gets it and understands what you’re going through? If you’re suffering from IBS, SIBO, IBD, or Crohn’s, we’re here to help.

Did you know?

SIBO is more common in women and older adults.1

IBS affects 25-45 million people in the United States. Two out of three are female.2

Approximately 1.6 million Americans struggle with IBD.3

Crohn’s is more likely to develop in people between age 20 and 29.4

What is IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of bowel symptoms including pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.5 An elemental diet reduces the work of digestion, allowing the gut to rest and recuperate.6

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What is IBD?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a group of known disorders that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.7 An elemental diet provides complete nutrition in an easily assimilated form.8 It reduces the work of digestion, allowing the gut to rest and recuperate.9
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What is SIBO?

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as the presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine.10 An elemental diet can beneficially alter the intestinal microbiome.11

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What is Crohn's Disease?

Crohn’s disease, which is classified under IBD, causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.12 An elemental diet provides complete nutrition in an easily assimilated form.13 It reduces the work of digestion, allowing the gut to rest and reset.14

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  2. “Facts about IBS.” International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders. November 24, 2016. Web.
  3. “The Facts About Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.” Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. November 2014. Web.
  4. D’Souza, Gillian. “What are the Signs of Crohn’s Disease?” Medical News Today. August 30, 2018. Web.
  5. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/irritable-bowel-syndrome
  6. Russell. (1975) Progress report: elemental diets. Gut. 68-79.
  7. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “Inflammatory Bowel Disease.” December 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/ibd/index.htm
  8. O’Morain, C., Segal, AW., Levi, AJ. (1984) Elemental diet as primary treatment of acute Crohn’s disease: a controlled trial. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1859-62.
  9. Russell. (1975) Progress report: elemental diets. Gut. 68-79.
  10. Mayo Clinic, “Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Symptoms & Causes.” February 2020.
  11. Russell. (1975) Progress report: elemental diets. Gut. 68-79.
  12. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "Inflammatory Bowel Disease." December 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/ibd/index.htm
  13. O’Morain, C., Segal, AW., Levi, AJ. (1984) Elemental diet as primary treatment of acute Crohn’s disease: a controlled trial. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1859-62.
  14. Russell. (1975) Progress report: elemental diets. Gut. 68-79.