Do you offer a dextrose-free version of mBIOTA Elemental™?Updated 2 months ago

We do not offer a dextrose-free version of our product. After careful consideration and consultation with our medical advisory team, we believe that the inclusion of dextrose provides important benefits.

Dextrose serves as an energy source in our formulation, which is essential for those managing their nutrition on an elemental diet. Additionally, it helps improve the taste of the product, making it more palatable for long-term use. According to our medical advisors, dextrose does not pose significant negative consequences, and its benefits in enhancing both taste and energy far outweigh any potential concerns.

When we receive questions about dextrose it is usually over concerns around its potential link to fungal overgrowth, particularly Candida. However, Candida or other fungi can grow in the presence of any carbohydrate or sugar, not just dextrose. All elemental diets, by nature, are 40-75% carbohydrate-based, which allows these nutrients to be quickly absorbed in the first 2-4 feet of the small bowel, minimizing the risk of unabsorbed sugars fueling fungal overgrowth in the digestive tract. If fungal overgrowth is of significant concern, we recommend reading this article for additional guidance. 

We are committed to continuously evaluating our product based on the latest research and customer feedback, but at this point, we believe that dextrose remains a valuable ingredient for the overall effectiveness of our formula.