Elemental Diet

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The elemental diet is designed specifically to assist Crohn's patients with dietary therapy. This diet is used in hospitals, as patients are fed pure nutrients through IV tubes instead of eating food. The elemental diet's purpose is to reduce the acute pain experienced in Crohn's patients when the digestive system becomes inflamed and ceases to properly digest food. However, this diet is not sustainable long term and is not designed for weight loss purposes.

• Pros

  1. Gives Dieter All Necessary Nutrients
  2. May Benefit Those With Crohn's Disease
  3. May Allow for Quick Nutrient Absorption

• Cons

  1. Not Intended for Weight Loss
  2. Must Be Administered In a Hospital
  3. Not Available for Consumer Purchasing

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