Let’s explore “Growth hormone, random — lab reference”

🚨 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.

Can you take bioidentocal hormone replacement therapy if you have COMT?? Some say no, and they are wrong. You HAVE to use bioidential hormones and you HAVE to use someone that knows what they’re doing for treatment. If not, you may have p

Curious about the term "MTHFR" you've seen in my posts? It's not a random sequence of letters but stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, a key enzyme in processing folate in our bodies.🧬 MTHFR also refers to the gene that encodes

A episode from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering hormones, pain and wellbeing.

Explore the 2014 progesterone book’s discussion of terminology, symptoms, preparations and monitoring.

PURSER WELLNESSBio-identical Progesterone | Do’s and Don’tsA conversation with Dr. Purser

This week Dan Purser MD and Jackson Larkin discuss the benefits and “pitfalls” of bio identical progesterone hormone replacement therapies. Progesterone, The Ultimate Women’s Feel Good Hormone, can be obtained in various forms. You want to make sure it is naturally derived from Wild Yam extract and that the compounded prescription version comes from Progesterone USP. This is the same version we use in our Femme Topical Progesterone serum, 20mg a dose versus 200mg prescriptions strength. Look for our new service of Telemed Consults and Compounded HRT’s in every state in the US! Coming Soon! Also check our Dr. Purser’s revamped Progesterone Book available now on Amazon. And if you happen to be in or post menopausal, check our Dr. Purser’s Hormone Health Course at danpursermd.com on the AMAZING Benefits of Progesterone for Women in Menopause.

ADIPOQ encodes adiponectin, a hormone released by fat tissue that participates in insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism. Its name often appears in discussions of triglycerides, body composition and metabolic health.

GDF5 encodes growth differentiation factor 5, a signaling protein involved in skeletal development, joint formation and cartilage biology. Its name does not mean a SNP measures the ability to build muscle.

IL5 encodes interleukin-5, a cytokine important to eosinophil growth, survival and activation. Eosinophils are involved in selected allergic and other inflammatory conditions.

TGFB1 encodes transforming growth factor beta 1, which has roles in immune regulation, tissue repair and extracellular-matrix production. Its effects can include both regulation of inflammation and promotion of fibrosis.

SHBG is the gene symbol used for Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin. This page connects its terminology with the topics in the Purser Wellness teaching library.