A physician with a history of gastric sleeve surgery and multiple hospitalizations for suspected SIBO, Steven turned to mBIOTA Elemental after limited success with antibiotics. After 11 days on mBIOTA, his symptoms resolved and have not returned.
MBiota is hands down the best elemental diet on the market . Not only does this incredible product help rid SIBO, calm/ rid IBS flares and support GI dysfunction. This completely delivers the nutrients your body needs to function and thrive .After my SIBO went away , I continue using this product DAILY because of my chronic GI dysfunction , due to many abdominal surgeries. My body has difficulty absorbing nutrients , but now that I have thinly - I don’t feel depleted what so ever ! Mbiota has truly changed my life . I’m obsessed! The flavor is next level amazing . I recommend this to anyone who is wanting to feel better. I love you Mbiota
It's been 10 days and still having intestinal pains so hoping after 14 days they are gone. It's very difficult to do only this shake for 14 days. Would it work for less days? You also need other flavors. Taking the same flavor for all this time is depressing and hard to do. Make a variety pack so we have choices each week within the same pack. That would make this process much easier.
Hello Russell! Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry that you are still experiencing intestinal pains. While we always hope that relief is seen sooner, the participants of our 2023 Clinical Trial did not see the full effect of the elemental diet until transitioning back to their normal diet. We always advise checking in with your healthcare provider overseeing your use if your discomfort increases, or becomes overwhelming.
As for the mix of flavors, we do offer 2 flavors and have a variety option for our plans. The 2 week kit can be ordered as 50/50 Original (tropical vanilla) and Orange. That said if you have just one flavor we have some tips for mitigating 'flavor fatigue.' A salt water rinse between shakes can help cleanse the palate and give you a break from the flavor between 'meals.' Another tip is to try blending the powder with slightly less or more water, either 8 ounces of water for a stronger flavor, or 12 ounces for something more mild. We don't recommend diluting beyond +/- 2 ounces however, as this can change the osmolality of the shakes.
I hope this information is helpful to you as you finish out the last 4 days of the elemental diet. If you need any support, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Clinical Support Specialists via our email, phone, chat, or SMS features.
We're rooting for you!
-The mBIOTA Labs Team
I recently completed the mBIOTA diet after being diagnosed with gut dysbiosis, and the results were genuinely restorative for my system. The process was cleansing, giving my body space to reset and return to its original functioning.
By the end, I noticed significant shifts: my brain fog lifted, the daily bloating was gone, and overall inflammation reduced in a way I hadn’t felt in a long time.
I’m grateful for this protocol and the clarity it brought to my health. I may choose to do it again in the future as a reset. For now, I’m moving into the food re-integration phase and am looking forward to seeing how my system continues to respond.
Hello Anna,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are so glad to hear that the mBIOTA Elemental Diet was able to bring you much-deserved relief. If you need any support moving forward as you transition off the diet, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you again for sharing your story, it provides a real boost to our whole team to hear about your success!
-The mBIOTA Labs Team
The Elemental Diet is not easy to complete but after a few days, it becomes routine. I was surprised that you do not feel hungry when on the diet.
I am really struggling with this diet. I dot. Think either tastes like the flavor indicates and both leave a chemical taste in my mouth. Supposed to be eating at least 1800 calories a day and I’m only able to drink 900 calories. I’m on day 10 and have already lost 7 lbs and feel miserable. When intention drink more I just gag and throw it up.
I am a week in and my pain has stopped completely. I still have bloating and constipation, but the awful pain has ended. I have 2 more weeks left. The diet is very easy to follow. It does cause a lot of thirst.
Hello Jamie, we are so glad to hear that you are already experiencing symptom relief. As a small, patient-founded company, we greatly appreciate hearing feedback from our community. Thank you for sharing your experience so far with us. Improving patient outcomes is our whole reason for existing, and stories like yours provide a real boost to our team! Please keep us updated on your progress as you continue with the diet. We're here to support you!
I am on day 3 and have felt very tired, weak, and lacking in concentration. I've had some GI discomfort but not as much when I didn't take the mBiota elemental diet. I've had to cancel several appointments because I don't have enough energy to go to them. I'm also hungry, of course. I have IMO, and I have only a 58% of the diet eradicating it. This is discouraging.
Hello Anne, thank you for sharing your experience with the mBIOTA Elemental Diet so far. We are sorry to hear that you are feeling very tired, weak, and lacking in concentration. The first few days of the elemental diet are typically the most challenging, but we'd like to offer some support to help alleviate your symptoms. First, it is essential to ensure that you are consuming enough shakes per day to meet your caloric needs. If you are consuming too few calories, this could lead to feeling lethargic and difficulty concentrating. We package our product as 6 sachets per day to meet the RDI of 1800 calories, but individual needs vary, so it is best to check with your healthcare provider on what your caloric goals should be.
That said, hunger in the first few days is not uncommon. It's a challenge to switch to an all-liquid diet. Without chewing, some people have difficulty feeling satiated from the shakes at the start. The good news is this typically resolves after the first 4 days or so, as your body adjusts to taking nutrition in liquid form. Blending your fully dissolved shakes with ice for a slushy texture can help with this, as it gives a different texture.
As for the eradication rate for IMO, we understand your concern. While the rate of patients whose breath tests dropped below the threshold for IMO was indeed 58% (for IMO only), methane production overall did drop significantly. We also looked at the presence of M. smithii, the main bug behind IMO, and found that 92% of subjects had decreased or undetectable levels of M.smithii by the end of the trial. These other parameters help paint a fuller picture of how an elemental diet may benefit IMO patients such as yourself.
I hope that this information and the tips provided are able to help you continue on with your diet, but we also recommend checking in with your healthcare provider overseeing your use of the elemental diet. We certainly do not want you to be in discomfort as you continue on the elemental diet. While some people find they may get worse before they begin to feel better, your HCP may have specific recommendations for you on an individual basis.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at our support desk or via email (contact@mbiotalabs.com). We are happy to help offer support and answer any questions you may have. We are rooting for you!
I'm 10 days in and still having symptoms (burping).
Thank you for sharing your experience so far with us. We are sorry to hear you are still experiencing some symptoms at day 10, specifically burping. We would like to share some input from our team to help you finish strong. It can be frustrating not to achieve your desired result in advance of finishing the 2-week course, but we encourage you to finish out your course of the elemental diet and assess again for symptomatic changes as you transition back to a normal diet.
Unfortunately, burping is not unheard of while on an all-liquid diet, elemental or otherwise. Patients in our 2023 Clinical Trial did not see the full effect of the 14 days of the elemental diet until after transitioning back to a normal diet. We hope that as you finish the diet and transition back to a regular diet, you experience less burping. Burping (or belching, as it is noted in our published paper) can be a more difficult symptom to tackle, as it is partly a learned behavior from dealing with the gas caused by SIBO. Our small intestines are not well equipped to process gas, like the colon is, so many SIBO patients burp to achieve relief from the pressure. As you finish the elemental diet, we hope the production of gas is brought down, as it was in our clinical trial, and your body adjusts to not needing to burp for relief.
We hope that you finish out the program and begin to see results as you transition back to a normal diet. If you have any questions or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Clinical Support Specialists. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us.
-The mBIOTA Labs Team
I have three more days left on this 14-day protocol, but since I’m near the end, I decided to share my experience now. Unfortunately, I haven’t noticed a significant difference in my SIBO symptoms, which is disappointing given that I spent over $700 on these shakes. I followed the program exactly as instructed—no deviations—and still experienced gas and indigestion throughout.
To be fair, I did have a few calmer days compared to when I eat a regular diet, but by around day 8, my SIBO symptoms started creeping back in. I didn’t take anything else during this time except water and non-caffeinated herbal teas. For someone who’s disciplined and used to strict fasting or following protocols, it’s discouraging not to see stronger results. This was kind of my “last resort” after trying antibiotics, antimicrobials, and the low FODMAP diet. Maybe my case is just more severe—but it’s disheartening nonetheless.
On a positive note, the shakes themselves taste much better than I expected! I’d read a lot of negative reviews about the flavor, but I actually found them pretty pleasant. That said, I do wish there were more savory options, because drinking sweet shakes all day gets tiresome.
One last note—my bowel movements have had a distinctly “medicated” smell throughout this protocol, which seems worth mentioning for anyone else considering it.
Overall, I can’t say this protocol worked for me so far, but I’m finishing it out and will update if anything changes by the final day
Thank you for sharing your honest experience and for your commitment to completing the 14-day protocol so diligently. We understand how discouraging it can feel when progress isn’t as immediate or dramatic as you hoped, especially after putting so much care and discipline into the process.
Our medical advisors do note that the full effects of the any elemental diet protocol are often not realized until about two weeks after resuming normal eating, as the gut continues to adjust and rebalance during that transition period. Some of what you described - like gas, mild indigestion, or changes in bowel odor or color - are also common during the process and often reflect the underlying GI condition rather than the elemental formula itself.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the taste of the shakes and appreciate your feedback about wanting more savory options - our team is exploring ways to make that possible.
We truly value your feedback and encourage you to finish out the program and give your body a little more time before assessing results. If you have any questions or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Clinical Support Specialists.
Thank you again for sharing your journey and for trusting mBIOTA Labs to be part of your journey. We will hope for continued improvements as you begin the transition back to normal foods.
- The mBIOTA Labs Team
The taste took some getting used to, but blending with ice helped. Overall, a positive experience.
I was worried about feeling hungry, but the shakes kept me satisfied. My energy levels even improved and I was able to continue my regular gym routine which I wasn't expecting!
After years of battling IBS, mBIOTA was a revelation. The orange flavor is surprisingly pleasant, and my bloating has significantly reduced. Highly recommend!
The diet is effective, but I wish there were more flavor options to prevent monotony over two weeks.
I really apprecaite that this diet is vegan. First few days were rough, but once I adjusted the rest was a breeze and I feel so much better.
The support from the mBIOTA team was exceptional! I was nervous about doing an elemental diet for the first time, but they were so great about answering all my questions. Really helped to reduce my anxiety about doing the diet and made the whole process so much easier.
The diet worked well, but the price point is a bit high. Still, the quality justifies the cost.
mBIOTA didn’t just improve my symptoms, but it actually helped uncover the true root cause of my health issues. I initially used it to address my methane SIBO-related constipation, plus extreme bloating, and belching. After three weeks on mBiota, the constipation resolved completely, but the other symptoms still oddly persisted. This unexpected result was what actually helped my doctors look further to figure out that something else beyond dysbiosis was happening. Turns out that I have another issue that was causing the belching and distention to continue. Getting that clarity was a huge breakthrough, and I'm now receiving another targeted treatment that’s making a real difference. I’m incredibly grateful for the role mBIOTA played in this journey. It may not have been the final solution, but it was an essential step in getting there. Thank you to the team for the support!
I don't think I could fully commit to a compltely elemental diet for 2 weeks, so I've been using it to replace a meal or two a day most days. A few weeks into this I've actually noticed my symptoms reducing a bit! I know that it would probably help tremendously just to commit to the two weeks but doing it this way for now is giving me some improvement and just fits better with my lifestyle.
I was hesitant about the cost, but it's worth every penny. My quality of life has improved.
My doctor recommended mBIOTA, I was worried about the cost and was afraid I couldn't do it for 2 weeks, but I'm glad I tried it. It's been instrumental in managing my SIBO symptoms.
I've tried other elemental diets, but mBIOTA definitey is the best tasting. Bonus - it is fully elemental and doesn't contain stevia! Noticed improvements within a couple of days.
After trying various treatments, mBIOTA provided the relief I was desparate for. When nothing else works definiltey give this a try, it could be a differenve maker for you too!
The instructions were clear. The included water bottle for mixing/drinking was perfect. But, I preferred to blend elemental diet in blender with ice to make it more palatable. I used the water bottle when on the go. I've also tried other sample packets of other brands. The mBIOTA was definitely the best tasting one.
I apprecaite that the pouches are single serve so I can take them on the go. I brought my portable blender along with me and found it surprisingly easy to fit into my busy schedule. Didn't even miss food after the first day or two!
The convenience of the sachets and the taste make this diet easy to stick to. It's been a game-changer for my gut health.
