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What’s searchable?High homocysteine? It’s not the number—it’s the cytokines it triggers (like IL-8) that cause strokes, kidney failure & inflammation. We found 17 gene SNPs + 12 vitamin deficiencies that drive it—and VARS Glutathione helps shut it down.
Homocysteine is nasty — but here’s the truth no one tells you. It doesn’t kill you directly — it triggers white blood cells to release IL-8 and MCP-1, causing inflammation, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes. Most doctors don’t even check it anymore, thinking there’s no fix. But there is. Whether from 17 genetic SNPs or 12 vitamin deficiencies (like B6 or B12), you can address it by supporting your body’s ability to convert homocysteine into glutathione.
If you’ve got genetically high homocysteine, lowering it isn’t as simple as you think. But there’s a way to reduce the inflammation it causes!
High homocysteine levels can lead to inflammation, joint and muscle pain, and even shifting pain throughout the body. It’s also linked to birth defects and chronic kidney failure, and can raise blood pressure. Six genetic SNPs (like MTR, MTRR, and CBS) and MTHFR mutations (like C677T) can prevent homocysteine from converting into glutathione, which is essential for keeping inflammation in check. Plus, 12 vitamin deficiencies may temporarily raise homocysteine levels, so addressing these deficiencies is key.
Dr. Purser gives insights how to recognize if you have a high homocysteine level. Learn how to improve your level if you experience any of these signs! Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!
Does a normal homocysteine level imply that you don't need to treat MTHFR? Find out in this video! Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!
A post from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering inflammation and antioxidants, energy and metabolism, pain and wellbeing.
A post from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering cytokines and immune signaling, inflammation and antioxidants.
A post from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering cytokines and immune signaling, inflammation and antioxidants.
A post from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering cytokines and immune signaling, inflammation and antioxidants, pain and wellbeing.
A post from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering genetics and methylation, inflammation and antioxidants.
A post from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering genetics and methylation, inflammation and antioxidants.
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