Nutrient and Metabolic Optimization

Healthy Nutrition

Optimize Your Nutrient Status in Brooklyn

At Physio Logic NYC, our integrative nutrition services focus on identifying and replenishing nutrient deficiencies—whether caused by poor diet, medications, chronic illness, or absorption issues—to support energy, immunity, mood, and long-term wellness.

Through advanced testing, we frequently detect the following deficiencies in our NYC clients:

  • Vitamin D – Crucial for bone health, mood regulation, and immune resilience.
  • B-Complex Vitamins (B6, B12, Folate) – Essential for energy, focus, methylation, and detoxification.
  • Magnesium – Supports muscle recovery, sleep, hormone balance, and nervous system health.
  • Iron – Needed for oxygen transport, energy production, and cognitive function—especially in menstruating women.
  • Zinc – Helps with immune response, wound healing, gut repair, and hormone regulation.
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Anti-inflammatory fats that support cardiovascular health, brain function, and skin integrity.
  • Calcium & Vitamin K2 – Needed for strong bones and arterial flexibility, especially when correcting low Vitamin D. Iodine plays a vital role in thyroid hormone production.

Nutrient and metabolic optimization can help mitigate the following issues:

  • Food allergies and sensitivities
  • Sleep issues
  • Fatigue
  • Skin conditions
  • Trouble losing weight
  • Joint Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Heart disease
  • Decreased mobility

We all have different metabolic needs, requiring a diverse range of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Being deficient or depleted of various nutrients can have downstream effects on the body, ranging from fatigue to chronic disease. With diagnostic blood testing and food sensitivity testing, we are able to determine what your individual macro and micronutrient needs are. Nutritional imbalances affect every organ system in the body. With the influx of dietary trends, highly processed foods, and chronic disease prevalence in America, it is critical to address the lack of specific key nutrients that may be making you feel less than optimal.

We use the state of the art InBody Composition Analysis, which goes beyond a traditional body composition analysis, in order to break down body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate, lean body mass, water weight, and more. This is key for evaluating protein stores and muscle analysis, providing key insights, as we aim to optimize both your macro and micronutrient intake. Combining data from Physio Logic’s comprehensive testing options, along with guidance on a balanced diet (rich in phytonutrients!), allows us to develop a personalized plan that works for you.

 Here’s how we evaluate your nutrition status:

MEET YOUR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION TEAM

Kendra Bova, RDN, IFNCP

Kendra Bova, RDN, IFNCP

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Michelle Miller, MSACN

Michelle Miller, MSACN

CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST

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Most of us can remember back to elementary school science when we learned about the role of our digestive tract. We learned how it helps us digest our food so we can utilize those nutrients for energy. However, that’s hardly scratching the surface on how powerful and complex the gastrointestinal system is and why gut health is central to overall health.

“ALL DISEASE BEGINS IN THE GUT.” -HIPPOCRATES

This is especially true when it comes to the potential of our gut microbiome, also known as the gut flora. It is estimated that there are tens of trillions of different microorganisms in the gut, creating a unique blend of microorganisms in each and every individual. Research suggests that many health issues begin as imbalances in the digestive system. In order to help improve health, we have to get to the root of the problem, which often leads us back to resolving imbalances or issues in the digestive tract or gut microbiome. New research is also starting to show a strong connection between the gut and the brain, as well as the ability of the gut bacteria to influence neurotransmitter levels and inflammation in the body. Our diet can also trigger changes in the gut microbiome, for better or for worse. It’s important to determine which foods are best for your body’s digestive system, so you can be sure you’re not doing more harm than good. This means not only looking into food allergies and food sensitivities but also foods that generally create more inflammation in the body. Our goal is to help you get the most out of what you’re consuming, to best fuel and nourish your body.

Here’s how we evaluate gut health:

Serving Brooklyn & All NYC Neighborhoods

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, our clinic welcomes clients from Park Slope, Fort Greene, DUMBO, Williamsburg, and beyond for gut health support, functional nutrition, and digestive wellness plans.

Common Questions About Nutrient Depletion

1. What causes nutrient deficiencies?

They can stem from poor diet, gut malabsorption, medications, stress, illness, pregnancy, aging and genetics.

2. How do medications affect nutrient status?

Certain drugs—like antibiotics, acid-blockers, and contraceptives—can deplete vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. We identify these with advanced testing.

3. Which nutrients are most commonly depleted?

Vitamin D, B-complex vitamins, iron, magnesium, zinc, and omega-3s are frequently low—especially in busy lifestyles or restrictive diets.

4. How do you restore nutrient levels?

Through functional testing, tailored food plans rich in key micronutrients, targeted supplements, and follow-up to ensure biochemical repletion.

5. How quickly will I feel better?

Many clients report increased energy and improved mood within 46 weeks; full optimization can take 36 months depending on the severity and complexity of depletion.