Encodes an enzyme involved in fatty-acid metabolism.
Also called: Fatty Acid Desaturase 2 / D6D
The form of a fatty acid matters
Dr. Purser teaches FADS genes as a conversion pathway. FADS2 participates in a delta-6 desaturase step in fatty…
According to The National Diabetes Statistics Report led by the Centre for Disease Control in 2020, more than 1 in 10 Americans currently have diabetes. Perhaps even more shocking are the numbers for prediabetes, a serious high blood sugar condition which they estimate affects 1 in 3… but over 80% are not aware they have it. Given that Prediabetes puts you at a high risk of developing Diabetes (as well as Heart Disease and Stroke) this all adds up to what is being called “the Diabetes Epidemic”. Thankfully, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise play a big role in helping to bring balance
…r connects the pieces
Dr. Purser connects this pathway with omega-3 intake and the quality of metabolic support. The useful comparison is between food intake, actual lipid and glucose results, and the person’s activity pattern. The note abo…
C3 is the gene symbol used for Complement C3. This page connects its terminology with the topics in the Purser Wellness teaching library.
Also called: Complement C3
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C3 is the gene symbol used for Complement C3. This page connects…
What if fatty liver is not only about what you eat?
Most people hear fatty liver and immediately think diet, weight, and alcohol.
But your genetics and the way your body processes nutrients may also be part of a much bigger picture.
One
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.
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What if your fatty liver isn't just about diet, weight, or alcohol?
What if the real issue is hidden in your genetics?
One of the most overlooked contributors to fatty liver may be variations in the PEMT gene. This pathway plays a critica
Most people have never heard of PEMT deficiency—but it could be the missing link behind stubborn fatty liver, low energy, brain fog, and why standard health advice isn’t working.
The real controversy?
Many people are treating symptoms wh
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👋 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
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