Let’s explore “Understanding a nutrient deficiency”

PURSER WELLNESSThe Hidden Molecule Driving Inflammation: Understanding the Purser Model of HomocysteineFrom the reading room

Most people have never heard of homocysteine , yet this small molecule may hold the key to understanding inflammation, cardiovascular disease, neurological problems, and many chronic conditions. For decades, homocysteine was viewed as a toxic substance in the blood. Doctors were taught that lowering it with B-vitamins might reduce heart disease risk. But research results were inconsistent, leaving many physicians unsure whether homocysteine truly mattered. New research and clinical observations are changing that view. We introduce a new framework called the Purser Model , which explains why ho

What if the key to feeling better isn't another health trend—but understanding the nutrients your body depends on every day? Vitamin C. B vitamins. Iron. These essential nutrients influence everything from energy production and immune fun

Common nutrient deficiencies linked to fibro often include copper, zinc, glutathione, B6, glutamine, B12, folate, molybdenum, and boron. When it comes to muscle cramping and fibro, magnesium is one of the most frequent deficiencies seen, of

An introduction to the chapter’s discussion of homocysteine metabolism, nutritional cofactors and the many influences on a blood result.

A reading map for the book on osteoporosis, bone measurements, nutritional status and follow-up.

This report overview covers folate, vitamin B9, one-carbon metabolism, anemia, homocysteine, SLC19A1, and the report’s comparisons of folate forms and transport pathways.

This report overview covers hair shedding, the hair-growth cycle, telogen effluvium, nutrient deficiencies, and the author’s proposed explanations for changes during supplementation.

Dan and Jackson discuss serum testing, intracellular nutrient results, REDOX, and the questions each kind of test addresses.

Dr. Purser’s subscriber report on IL-5, cytokine genetics, and the topics discussed in his homozygous IL5 variant report.

MTHFR gene variants can affect how your body processes folate and methylation, key factors in overall health. While they don’t directly cause blood sugar crashes, understanding your genetics, nutrition, sleep, stress, and nutrient status

Certain genetic variants can affect MTHFR enzyme activity, which is why understanding your individual biology can change the conversation around nutrition. That is where MTHFR Daily comes in. Designed with methylation support in mind, MTH

A subscriber post from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering inflammation and antioxidants, hormones, testing and nutrients.