Elemental nutrient formulas (ENF) represent the ultimate reduction of food and have been called "Space Diets".  Many years ago, NASA wondered how to feed astronauts on long space journeys and sponsored ENF development to define the minimum weight and volume requirement for human food. A variety of ENFs were designed and tested by various research and commercial groups demonstrating the human volunteers did well with pure nutrient formulas. Other researchers pursued the idea of precisely controlled nutrition and yet others considered an elemental formula to the solutions for food allergy, malabsorption and other digestive tract malfunctions.  The traffic of non-nutrient chemicals through the body can be thought of as the "overburden" or cost of food intake. Reducing food-processing cost is a form of metabolic rest that has therapeutic applications in many diseases. By the early 80's it became apparent that there were new opportunities to apply ENFs to solving common health problems. A new theory of food allergy emerged to explain common and chronic diseases such as asthma, eczema, hives, migraine headaches, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome and a number of other conditions. The allergens in food are mostly proteins, so that an ENF containing amino acids, rather than proteins would avoid the problem.

Now, ENFs are used to manage serious digestive diseases and to provide adequate nourishment when eating food was undesirable or impossible. Early formulas were often administered by tube feeding. Taste and texture were not important. Early applications of ENFs included pre- and post-operative nutrition, the treatment of diarrhea, malabsorption, malnutrition, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, pancreatic disease, and short gut syndrome.

If food problems are suspected of causing an illness, a trial of clearing on an ENF can confirm or deny food involvement usually within 10-14 days. If the ENF clearing proved successful, the Alpha Nutrition Program style of food reintroduction could become a standard method of redefining a safe diet.

At Alpha Nutrition, we are dedicated to the helping people find solutions for health problems. We supply books and nutrient formulas as tools you can use to solve your health problems. We ship through the Post Office to all destinations in Canada, Continental USA, Alaska, Hawaii. All correspondence about your order is done by email.  Alpha Education Books There are 19 books in this series that address important health issues and their solution. Everyone, who is interested in Nutritional Therapy, will need a copy of the Alpha Nutrition Program. See Alpha Education Books . All our books are also available for download as  eBook  editions.

Nutrient Formulas for Meal Replacement
Alpha ENF  the complete nutrient set for meal replacement, nutrient supplementation and food holidays.
Alpha PMX performance mix, the complete nutrient set except for fat with increased amino acids.
Alpha DMX  the complete nutrient set except for lipids ( fat) and carbohydrate... all  vitamins, amino acids and minerals except sodium.
Special Nutrient Formulas, Medical Foods
Alpha BMX "Brain Food" is a complete nutrient set minus fat designed for therapeutic brain nutrition.
Alpha OMX  bone minerals plus Vitamin D - nutrients most important for bone growth and maintenance.
Alpha AAX is the complete amino acid module.

Nutritional Rescue Starter Packs Starter packs bundle books and formulas to help you get started solving your health problems. The starter packs are sold at discounts to make is easier and more affordable for you to learn more and try out a formula.  A copy of the Alpha Nutrition Program is included in every starter pack.  Starter Pack Details  

Alpha Nutrition is a trademark and a division of Environmed Research Inc.,  founded in 1984 at Vancouver, BC, Canada. Online Since 1995. Experts in Self-Managed Care. Experts in Elemental Nutrient Formulas. We are located on the Sunshine Coast in Sechelt, a ferry ride from West Vancouver