Can the B vitamins you are taking to support energy and methylation eventually make you feel worse?
In this video, Jackson Larkin explains what practitioners often call “overmethylation,” a possible adverse response to supplemental methyl donors such as:
• 5-MTHF or methylfolate
• Methylcobalamin
• Trimethylglycine, also called TMG
• Multiple overlapping methylation formulas
Possible warning signs can include irritability, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, brain fog, fatigue, and feeling “wired but tired.”
These symptoms do not prove that you are overmethylated. They can have many possible causes. The timing of symptoms, your total supplement exposure, nutrient status, genetics, medications, and health history all need to be considered.
In this video, we discuss:
• Why methylation is essential
• How methyl-donor supplements support the body
• Why the right vitamin can become the wrong dose
• Ingredients to look for on your supplement labels
• Why some people may need lower doses or non-methylated forms
• How genetics and intracellular nutrient testing can guide a more personalized plan
At Purser Wellness, we believe in a Start Low, Go Slow approach. The goal is not to eliminate methylation. The goal is to provide the right form and amount of support for each individual.
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Educational content only. Do not discontinue prescribed or medically necessary supplements without consulting your qualified healthcare professional.
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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.
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🎉 June Anniversary Special at Purser Wellness! Join Dr. Dan Purser MD’s team — Chantel (Chicky), Denise Purser, and Lois Schweigert from End Fibro with Natural Options — for an honest, heartfelt conversation about living well with fibromyalgia.
We share real-life stories of flares, recovery, and ongoing improvement using Dr. Purser’s protocol. From severe teenage fibromyalgia to thriving as grandmothers, we discuss how the VARS Trio (Glutathione, SOD, and the game-changing Catalase) helps manage inflammation, cytokines, and hydrogen peroxide — plus practical tips on low-copper diet, serving sizes, gym recovery, weight loss, and consistency over perfection.
Topics covered:
• How to handle fibro flares quickly (catalase + SOD stories)
• The importance of intracellular testing (CMA) & genetics
• Low-copper eating guidelines & why serving size matters
• Building strength and muscle after years of pain
• Why we keep improving year after year
🔥 June Special: $100 off Genetic Testing + CMA (deepest discount of the year). One lucky order will be fully reimbursed!
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If you or someone you love deals with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, fatigue, or inflammation, this episode is full of hope and actionable advice.
💬 Drop your biggest takeaway or question below — we read every comment!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & June Anniversary Sale
02:30 - Real flare story & catalase rescue
06:00 - Long-term improvement on the protocol
12:00 - Starting slow with supplements (topical tips)
23:00 - Low-copper diet & food list tips
36:00 - Gym recovery & building muscle
50:00 - Weight loss benefits & consistency
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Just because you have EBV antibodies doesn’t mean it’s active—it usually means you’ve built immunity. The real issue? Most fibromyalgia patients have low reduced glutathione, which viruses like EBV intentionally suppress. That’s why symptoms overlap: fatigue, pain, immune dysfunction. Fix the glutathione issue, and you can support recovery on a deeper level.
Struggling with inflammation, high cytokines, or conditions like psoriasis, kidney disease, or chronic fatigue? The root cause could be elevated interleukins like IL-8 and MCP-1, often triggered by high homocysteine levels. The most powerful natural solution we’ve found?
Did you know scurvy is still around today? It might sound like an old pirate disease, but a lack of Vitamin C can still cause fatigue, joint pain, bleeding gums, and slow healing. Without Vitamin C, your body can’t make collagen, which is essential for healthy skin, blood vessels, and connective tissues.
Dan Purser MD, renown for his work with MTHFR, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, fertility, hormone health, fibromyalgia, and SO MUCH MORE takes on the recent podcast interview of Gary Brecka from 10 Times Health System and Joe Rogan. Mr. Brecka is correct on so many points, but there is still SO MUCH MORE to dive into. The 5 genes he looks at are critical, but there are several to dozens more that need to be addressed. Once you look at genes, you must check out Intracellular Micronutrient Levels. This is THE ONLY way to get the full picture.
Dr. Purser shares a few insights as to when you should take CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10). Learn how CoQ10 relates to hypothyroidism and cardiovascular health. Explore why to take CoQ10 in combination with a lipid lowering statin medication.
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With more people needing help with depression and anxiety, it's so important we understand what may be causing this widespread epidemic. In this video, Dr. Purser covers one of the biggest causes of depression, anxiety, and fatigue he sees in his work.
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Many vitamins and minerals go through the methylation cycle meaning a methyl group is added to a molecule to turn it into its active form. Individuals with MTHFR and other genetic methylation errors are unable to efficiently create the methylated versions of those certain vitamins and minerals. Those with MTHFR specifically cannot make enough 5-MTHF, an activated form of folate, which in turn prohibits the ability to methylate other vitamins.
These errors can lead to a number of cellular deficiencies which can cause chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression (BASICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A SLUG) and
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