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…lar micronutrient testing to restore key vitamins and amino acids. Measure homocysteine Once nutritional status is corrected, homocysteine reflects a more accurate baseline. Evaluate genetics Genetic testing can reveal SNP variants affectin…

…e pathway Dr. Purser discusses magnesium, B vitamins, amino acid building blocks, and antioxidant and energy pathways in his sleep teaching. These connections are reasons to ask targeted questions about a documented deficiency, rather than …

…ts of cellular nutrient function. The test name, units, and laboratory interpretation matter when comparing results. Follow the pathway Dr. Purser connects riboflavin with FAD-dependent enzymes, pantothenic acid with coenzyme A, magnesium …

… message. Bring these questions to your visit Ask how uric acid, kidney function, medicines, and attack history affect prevention and treatment. Antioxidant discussions are separate from controlling urate and treating an acute flare.

…e digestive tract. This is different from DAOA, the D-amino acid oxidase activator gene. Follow the pathway Dr. Purser discusses AOC1 rs1049793 and rs1049792 in relation to histamine processing. He connects the pathway with gut symptoms, f…

…Bone contains a protein scaffold as well as minerals. Amino acids supply the building blocks for collagen and other proteins that contribute to strength. Follow the pathway Dr. Purser discusses lysine, glycine, proline, and other amino aci…

A compound involved in transporting fatty acids into mitochondria. Also called: Carnitine What it does A compound involved in transporting fatty acids into mitochondria. How supplementation is approached Connect carnitine with fatty-acid tr…

…rting replacement. Putting the pieces together The genetics reference also discusses HFE in relation to iron handling. A current blood count, ferritin and other clinician-selected iron studies can answer different questions, and an HFE resu…

…lone. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you Essential fatty-acid deficiency is uncommon but can affect skin and other tissues. ALA (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6) must come from the diet. Symptoms or an individual fatty-acid measureme…

Different families of fatty acids. They do not all have the same dietary requirements or biological roles. Also called: Omega-6, Omega-7, and Omega-9 What it does Different families of fatty acids. They do not all have the same dietary requ…

…it, and using it in a reaction are different steps. Current laboratory findings and clinical history help determine whether there is a deficiency or another issue. A genetic tendency alone does not settle the diagnosis or the best formulati…

… approached Identify whether the product contains nicotinic acid, niacinamide or another form before discussing B3. Dr. Purser’s course specifically prepares patients for flushing with niacin; those forms should not be treated as interchang…