Elemental Diet Shakes & Supplies
This page features the elemental diet shakes and supplies most commonly used in our clinical practice and by participants in this program. When you order through the links provided, you will receive a discount from each of these companies.
For a full list of all elemental diet products currently on the market, please see the Supply List guidebook.
Elemental Shake Options
Physicians Elemental Diet - Dex Free
Integrative Therapeutics
- Low sugar
- Flavored
- Used most frequently in our clinical practice for SIBO
- Automatically discounted through our Fullscript Dispensary
Absorb Plus Amino
Imix Nutrition
- Low sugar
- Available in two flavors
- Requires added fat
- Used in our clinical practice to customize type or amount of fat
- Use code MINDFUL10 for 10% discount on each order
mBIOTA Elemental
mBIOTA Labs
- Higher sugar
- Available in three flavors
- Clinically studied for SIBO and IMO
- Used by many program participants for SIBO
- Use code MINDFUL for $35 off and free shipping on 1 & 2 week plans
Semi-Elemental Shake Options
Absorb Plus (Whey)
Imix Nutrition
- Low sugar (unsweetened varieties)
- Requires added fat
- Comes in multiple flavors
- Contains milk, soy
- Used frequently in our clinical practice for IBD
- Use code MINDFUL10 for 10% discount on each order
Absorb Plus Vegan (Rice)
Imix Nutrition
- Low sugar (unsweetened varieties)
- Requires added fat
- Comes in multiple flavors
- More hypoallergenic than whey variety
- Used frequently in our clinical practice for IBD
- Use code MINDFUL10 for 10% discount on each order
Homemade Elemental Shake Option
Homemade Elemental Diet Recipe
By Dr. Allison Siebecker
For All
(recommended supplies for during the elemental diet)
Caprylic Acid
Pure Encapsulations
400 mg, 2 x per day
- Prophylactic antifungal treatment (optional)
- Take 1-2 weeks before, 2 weeks during, and 1-2 weeks post elemental diet
- Pharmaceutical alternative: Nystatin (prescription only)
Nature's Shield Essential Oil
Now
Use as needed, alternating with tongue scraping and Cleaning Mouth Rinse
- For Antimicrobial Mouth Refresher – all recipes found in Detox Support Guide
- Alternatives: Thieves (Young Living), On Guard (doTerra)
For Constipation & Methane SIBO/IMO Only
(recommended supplies for during the elemental diet)
Natural Calm Magnesium
Natural Vitality
1/2 tsp to 2+ tsp per day
- For constipation during and after the elemental diet (optional)
- Lower doses than normal are often needed while on an elemental diet
Atrantil
KBS Research
550 mg, 2-3 x per day
- Antimicrobial support for high methane IMO
- Take 1-2 weeks before and during the elemental diet
- Can be used in place of caprylic acid in high methane IMO
For All SIBO/IMO Conditions
(recommended supplies for after the elemental diet)
Bitter Tonic Tincture
Wise Women Herbals
1 dropperful in 1-2 ounces water, at the beginning of meals
- For digestive support after the Elemental Diet
- Alternatives: Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tsp in 6 ounces water) before meals OR digestive enzymes with meals
Motility Activator
Integrative Therapeutics
2 caps at bedtime
- To support motility and prevent SIBO/IMO relapse
- Herbal alternative: Iberogast (30-60 drops at bedtime)
- Pharmaceutical alternatives: Low Dose Naltrexone, Low-dose Erythromycin, Prucalopride (prescription only)
Important Notes
- Always review supplement ingredients, warnings, and contraindications, and discuss any changes with your healthcare provider.
- When purchasing elemental shakes, we strongly recommend trying a sample first (or purchasing one unit) to assess taste and tolerance before buying the full quantity needed for your elemental diet.
- Product formulations and information may change over time. Please refer to the manufacturer’s website for the most current ingredient and nutrition information before ordering.
- Some links on this page contain affiliate links. This discounts the price you pay and helps support the continued development and maintenance of this program.