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The goal is not just getting a diagnosis. The goal is understanding what is happening in your body so you and your healthcare team can make informed decisions about your care. If you are tired of feeling dismissed or living with unexplain

MTHFR & The Never-Ending Sugar Crash Cycle: Why You’re Always Tired & Craving Sweets If you have an MTHFR variant (C677T or A1298C), you may constantly battle fatigue, sugar cravings, and energy crashes — even when you’re “doing everything right.” In this video, we break down exactly why this happens: How MTHFR/methylation issues impair ATP (energy) production at the cellular level Why your body desperately reaches for quick glucose The vicious cycle of blood sugar spikes → insulin crashes → more cravings & fat storage The downstream effects on antioxidants, DNA repair, and overall energy How to finally break the cycle: Targeted supplementation that fills methylation “holes” (what we learned from 15–20k intracellular tests) Why our MTHFR Daily multivitamin was specifically formulated for this The power of CMA intracellular testing Intermittent fasting (12–16 hrs) Fasted cardio (even just a brisk walk) High-protein, real-food diet with minimal processed sugars If you’re tired of the sugar rollercoaster and want stable energy, this is for you. Links: Read the full Substack article → https://danpursermd.substack.com/p/the-mthfrsugar-craving-cycle Get your CMA intracellular testing & genetics done → Call our office or visit danpursermd.com Shop MTHFR Daily → https://physiciandesigned.com/products/mthfr-daily Have an MTHFR variant? Drop your genotype (heterozygous/homozygous) in the comments — I’m always curious! #MTHFR #SugarCravings #Methylation #ChronicFatigue #Energy #PurserWellness #FunctionalMedicine #IntermittentFasting Follow Dr. Purser! Info: http://www.DanPurserMD.com Supplements: https://www.PhysicianDesigned.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00BIKSGVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danpursermd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysicianDesigned Twitter: https://twitter.com/realdanpursermd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danpursermd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danpurser.md Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/danpursermd

Could an overlooked lab marker be providing valuable insight into your health? Understanding your homocysteine level may help you and your healthcare provider identify opportunities to support cardiovascular health, healthy methylation, an

What if the problem isn’t you… but how thyroid health is being overlooked, dismissed, and misunderstood? Stop settling for surviving when you could start understanding what your body has been trying to tell you all along. Discover the well

Most people don’t realize how much vitamin deficiencies can quietly affect how they feel day to day. Low energy, brain fog, weakened immunity—these can all be signs your body isn’t getting what it needs. Understanding why these deficiencies

Are you struggling with Crohn’s disease? Let’s talk about the real story behind cytokines and vitamin D—facts the medical community isn’t telling you. Discover how understanding these root causes could change your health journey. Ready to l

Did you know your MTHFR gene can impact your homocysteine levels? High homocysteine is linked to heart and brain health—understanding this connection could be the key to solving your mystery medical problems that no doctor or study has been

Follow Dr. Purser! Did you know your MTHFR gene can impact your homocysteine levels? High homocysteine is linked to heart and brain health—understanding this connection could be the key to solving your mystery medical problems that no doctor or study has been able to figure out. Curious how it all works? Let’s break it down in simple terms. #insulin #genetics #vitamins #Vars #wellness #PEMT #inflammation #glutathione #MicronutrientTesting #FunctionalMedicine #SOD #Homocysteine #ChronicInflammation #MethylationMatters #FunctionalWellness #GeneticTesting #NutrientDeficiency #MTHFR #fibromyalgia #Methylation #DrDanPurser #purserwellness Info: http://www.DanPurserMD.com Supplements: https://www.PhysicianDesigned.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00BIKSGVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danpursermd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysicianDesigned Twitter: https://twitter.com/realdanpursermd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danpursermd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danpurser.md Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/danpursermd

Struggling with recurring migraines? What if your headaches are actually clues to hidden genetic issues? Discover how understanding your migraines could unlock answers to your health—and help you finally feel better.

CRISPR is in the process of coming up with a treatment to change your genetic mutations. This could mean helping fix the mutations that put you at risk for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, strokes, or Factor V Leiden. Stay on the look out for this very exciting new technology as it advances!

High homocysteine often shows up first as widespread inflammation—pain all over, poor circulation, or even early warning signs of cardiovascular problems like stroke and heart attack. The best way to know for sure is through testing: a blood test can measure homocysteine directly, while a CMA with Redox uncovers the vitamin deficiencies driving it. For genetic causes, the DRP Genetics panel screens 15–16 of the 17 known SNPs that can cause permanently high homocysteine. If your levels are fixed by genetics, reduced glutathione and targeted B vitamins (like MTHFR Daily) are key to balancing the

Genetic SNPs are tiny changes in your DNA that can drastically affect how well your enzymes and proteins work. For example, being homozygous for MTHFR C677T leaves that enzyme functioning at only about 30% efficiency, which can drain your energy and impair folate processing. Similarly, errors in SOD genes reduce your body’s ability to neutralize free radicals. While we can’t change your genes, we can work around them by identifying these weaknesses and filling the gaps with targeted nutrition and supplementation—helping your body function closer to its full potential.