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Dr. Purser shares the benefits of fasting in everyday life. Have you ever tried a 72-hour fast? The benefits of fasting include reduction of premalignant stem cells and chance of cancer. Learn why cancer cells require glucose and how fasting reduces lipids and inflammation. Dr. Purser also discusses the need for careful monitoring of diabetic patients who choose to fast. Learn about precautions of fasting and the need to intake fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and medications. Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!

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 one overlooked lab marker is telling you more about your health than you realize? Most people have never heard of homocysteine. Yet when homocysteine levels are elevated, it may signal that critical pathways involving methylation,

👋 Ever stared at your lab results and thought, “What am I even looking at here?” We hear that all the time with our CMA with Redox testing. Patients get TWO pages of results, and without a clear explanation it can feel overwhelming. In th

🚨 High homocysteine isn’t just a lab number—it’s a warning sign. Genes like MTHFR, MTR, MTRR, and GGH can overactivate the methylation cycle and lead to hyperhomocysteinemia, which drives inflammation, stroke risk, and even kidney failure.

Aloha cherished Friends & Guests! Food is everywhere. The smell, the taste, the sight of it. It is hard not indulging in the delicious aromas surrounding you, especially when your stomach is grumbling and your automatic thought is to satisfy your hunger. I love food, and when my stomach is grumbling all I want to do is ‘feed the beast’. Have you ever thought about the benefits of fasting (for 24, 48 or 72 hours)? If you are religious or needed blood work, surgeries, or procedures, you may be familiar to fasting. As I mentioned previously, I am a breast cancer survivor. The benefits of fasting

…nerally the sugar that we're actually looking for is called glucose. Glucose is the version of sugar that our body uses readily to create ATP in our cells. And now glucose isn't the only energy production molecule that we use. We also use s…

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…urodedevelopmental conditions due to reduced SAM um and availability of neurotransmitter synthesis. So, um, so I saw a patient with Tourette's and they had this. I'm like, there may be a way around it even though she's a little older. Um, I…

What if the answers you've been searching for aren't found in another prescription—but inside your own cells? Most lab tests tell you what's circulating in your blood. But what if your cells are telling a different story? A Cellular Micro