Professional Nutritional Services for Optimal Digestive Health
At LA Integrative Gastroenterology & Nutrition, our nutritional services are the foundation of lasting digestive healing and optimal health. We provide evidence-based nutritional assessment, personalized meal planning, targeted supplementation, and ongoing coaching to transform your health from the inside out.
Unlike generic nutrition advice, our approach is based on comprehensive testing of your individual nutrient status, microbiome composition, digestive capacity, and food sensitivities. We develop customized protocols that work with your specific health challenges—whether you’re managing SIBO, healing from inflammatory bowel disease, addressing chronic fatigue, or optimizing your long-term wellness.
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Comprehensive nutritional assessment begins with evaluation of your current diet, symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. We combine detailed dietary analysis with specialized laboratory testing to determine your nutrient status, identify absorption problems, assess microbiome composition, and reveal food sensitivities. This assessment becomes the blueprint for your personalized treatment plan.
Customized Nutrition Plans
Customized nutrition plans are tailored to your unique digestive capacity, food sensitivities, microbiome needs, and health goals. Rather than recommending generic diets, we create specific meal frameworks suited to your condition. Whether you need low-FODMAP eating for SIBO management, an elimination diet for food sensitivity identification, or a Mediterranean-inspired approach for long-term wellness, we provide detailed guidance and ongoing support.
Nutraceutical Supplementation
Nutraceutical supplementation fills nutrient gaps and supports targeted healing. Based on your assessment results, we recommend specific supplements—including probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and herbal botanicals—chosen for evidence-based efficacy and quality. We partner only with professional-grade supplement manufacturers and provide clear guidance on dosing, timing, and duration of supplementation.
Personalized Nutrient Supplementation
Personalized nutrient supplementation goes beyond standard multivitamins. If your lab work reveals specific deficiencies (iron, B12, folate, magnesium, zinc, or others), we provide targeted repletion protocols with appropriate dosing and monitoring. We can also order specialized tests to assess your ability to absorb and utilize specific nutrients, informing whether supplementation or IV nutrient therapy would be most effective.
Specialized Dietary Protocols
Specialized diets address specific conditions. Our protocols include:
- Low-FODMAP Diet – For SIBO, IBS, and related food fermentation issues
- Elemental Diet – Complete bowel rest for severe inflammation or intestinal healing
- Elimination Diet – Systematic removal and reintroduction to identify food triggers
- Anti-Inflammatory Protocol – Emphasizing foods that reduce systemic inflammation
- Microbiome-Healing Diet – Emphasizing fiber, fermented foods, and prebiotic compounds
- Mediterranean-Style Eating – Sustainable long-term approach emphasizing whole foods, healthy fats, and plant diversity
Each protocol includes detailed meal planning, shopping guidance, recipe recommendations, and support strategies for dining out and social situations.
Nutrient-Dense Food Recommendations
We help you understand which whole foods support your specific condition. Rather than focusing on calorie counts or generic nutrition labels, we guide you toward nutrient-dense foods that optimize absorption, support your microbiome, reduce inflammation, and promote sustainable energy. You’ll learn which vegetables, proteins, healthy fats, and fermented foods work best for your digestive capacity.
Supplement Ordering and Management
We manage your supplement regimen, ensuring you receive high-quality products at fair prices. Through our secure patient portal, you can order recommended supplements directly, and we maintain detailed records of what you’re taking, when, and in what doses. This coordination prevents supplement interactions and ensures consistency in your protocols.
Diet and Lifestyle Education
Diet and lifestyle education empowers you to make informed choices beyond our office visits. We provide comprehensive education on:
- How digestion works and factors that optimize or impair it
- The microbiome and its role in health and disease
- Food-symptom relationships and how to identify your triggers
- Stress, sleep, and movement impacts on digestive health
- Reading labels and selecting quality foods
- Building sustainable eating habits that last long-term
Why Nutritional Services Matter
Nutrition is the foundation of all healing. Medication, supplements, and procedures can help, but lasting health requires sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes. Our nutritional services provide the knowledge, accountability, and support to make those changes stick.
Your Nutritional Journey
Most patients begin with a comprehensive nutritional assessment (60-90 minutes), followed by personalized recommendations and meal plans. Follow-up visits every 2-4 weeks allow us to monitor your progress, adjust protocols based on response, and provide ongoing support and education. Many patients work with us for 3-6 months during the active healing phase, then transition to quarterly check-ins for long-term optimization and preventive care.
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If you’re ready to transform your health through evidence-based nutrition, our team will guide you every step of the way. From initial assessment through long-term optimization, we’re committed to your success.
Request an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions About Nutritional Services
How is nutritional counseling different from consulting a general dietitian?
While registered dietitians provide valuable general nutrition guidance, our nutritional services are specifically integrated with functional medicine and gastroenterology. We focus on how your unique digestive system functions, assess your specific nutrient absorption capacity, identify food sensitivities and microbiome dysfunction, and develop targeted healing protocols. We also collaborate closely with your gastroenterology care, adjusting nutrition as your condition evolves. This integration produces superior outcomes for patients with chronic digestive conditions.
Do I need testing before starting nutritional services?
Comprehensive assessment testing is highly recommended because it reveals your specific nutrient status, microbiome composition, and absorption capacity. This data guides personalized recommendations far more effectively than generic nutrition advice. However, we can begin with a dietary assessment and basic recommendations while testing is processed. Many patients start with testing during their initial comprehensive consultation.
What if I have multiple food sensitivities? How do I eat?
Multiple food sensitivities are challenging but manageable. Rather than trying to avoid everything, we take a systematic approach: identify your core sensitivities through testing and elimination diet, understand your specific triggers, and then build a sustainable eating plan around the foods you tolerate well. Most people have 5-10 core triggers and can tolerate 80% of foods once identified. We help you develop strategies for dining out, traveling, and social situations despite limitations.
How long does it take to heal with proper nutrition?
Healing timelines depend on your condition’s severity and duration. Some improvements happen quickly: many patients feel better within 2-4 weeks of starting targeted nutrition and eliminating trigger foods. Deeper healing—such as small intestine lining repair or dysbiosis resolution—typically takes 8-12 weeks or longer. We establish realistic timelines during your assessment and monitor progress with follow-up visits and repeat testing. Most patients see significant improvement within 3-6 months of committed protocol adherence.
Are the supplements you recommend covered by insurance?
Most supplements are classified as dietary supplements and are not covered by insurance. However, some targeted supplement protocols (particularly medical foods prescribed for specific conditions) may qualify for partial reimbursement depending on your plan. We provide clear pricing upfront and work with you to find high-quality options within your budget. We typically recommend starting with the most impactful supplements and gradually expanding your regimen as your condition improves.
Can I do nutritional protocols without medication?
For many conditions, targeted nutrition produces significant improvement without requiring medication. However, some patients benefit from a combination approach using both medication and nutritional support during the acute phase, then transitioning to nutrition-based maintenance once symptoms resolve. We work collaboratively with your physicians to determine the best approach for your specific condition. Our goal is always to use the minimum interventions necessary to support your healing.
How much does ongoing nutritional support cost?
Nutritional services are customized to your needs and typically include initial comprehensive assessment ($300-500), personalized meal plan and recommendations ($150-300), supplement protocols (variable based on products), and follow-up visits ($100-200). Many patients work with our team for 3-6 months during active treatment, then transition to quarterly check-ins for maintenance. We discuss fees and payment options during your initial consultation and work with you to fit services within your budget.