Aloha, I thought a lot this week about what to write and researched several great topics. However, I kept coming back to the holiday season and all the delicious foods we eat during this time. I know it can be difficult to control eating everything at the office, at home, or the amazing feasts from Thanksgiving to Christmas. During this time, I try to be mindful of portion control and remember it is fine to sample a little of everything. I also tend to worry about loved ones who suffer from diabetes and wonder how they control their urge to eat sweets during the holiday season. My father was d
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What’s searchable?Osteoporosis is a problem many individuals face. However, osteopenia (a precursor to osteoporosis) is an even bigger challenge few recognize. To compound the issue, many doctors prescribe bisphosphonates when undiagnosed (or improperly diagnosed) vitamin deficiencies are causing osteopenia and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, bisphosphonates are reported to have a 75% rate of serious side effects. Vitamin deficiencies are no joking matter in relation to osteoporosis. Most know a lack of Vitamin D can cause softer bones and lower levels of calcium. Yet, many other vitamin deficiencies, including ma
Ask your clinician to read this result with kidney function, calcium, vitamin D, and PTH.
Ask your clinician to read this result with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin D, and kidney function.
Understand the gene and enzyme discussed in Dr. Purser’s DAO report. Understand the connection AOC1 encodes diamine oxidase, or DAO, which helps break down histamine outside cells, including in the digestive tract. This is different from D…
Go beyond calcium in Dr. Purser’s discussion of mineral status. Understand the connection Bone mineral is built largely from calcium and phosphorus, while magnesium and other nutrients help regulate the processes that maintain bone. Bone s…
Provides structure for bones and teeth and supports muscle and nerve signaling. Also called: Calcium What it does Provides structure for bones and teeth and supports muscle and nerve signaling. Possible deficiency symptoms Long-term low int…
A compound involved in cell-membrane signaling. Also called: Inositol One nutrient, more than one teaching context Inositol comes up in discussions of nervous-system support alongside magnesium, amino acids, and omega fats. It may also come…
Are forms of vitamin K2, a family involved in activation of vitamin K-dependent proteins. Also called: MK-4 & MK-7 What it does Are forms of vitamin K2, a family involved in activation of vitamin K-dependent proteins. Possible deficiency sy…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Serine An amino acid with two pathway connections Serine connects with both sulfur handling and folate chemistry. It comes up when discussing the route from…
The older Purser genetics reference uses the heading “DAOA (AOC1)” in its gut section. Also called: D-Amino Acid Oxidase Activator Two similar names, two different pathways You may see DAOA and AOC1 written together in older materials, but …
IL4 encodes interleukin-4, a cytokine involved in Th2 immune responses and antibody class switching, including pathways related to IgE. It operates alongside IL-5 and IL-13 rather than representing all allergic biology by itself. Also calle…
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