Let’s explore “Vitamin B6, plasma PLP — lab reference”

My next 5 of TOP 20 Medical Truths! 6. Hair loss in women is 99% of the time due to vitamin deficiencies — check vitamin intracellular levels to discover what these deficiencies are. 7. If after getting every test you can, NO MATTER WHAT

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): The Bioactive Quinone PQQ is a small molecule that acts as a redox cofactor to multiple enzymes. While not currently classified as a vitamin in humans, it has been found to play significant roles in the body.

🌟🥕👀 Hey there, healthy living warriors! 👀🥕🌟 Did you know the essential vitamin, Vitamin A, plays a starring role in our body? It's the superhero behind our vision, skin health, and overall growth. But what happens when this hero is in shor

Glutathione exists in two forms - the oxidized, virtually useless form, and the beneficial reduced form. The reduction process, or the redox cycle, can be impaired by genetic errors or vitamin deficiencies. Unfortunately, most glutathione s

Feeling fatigued, numbness, GI issues, skin problems, or even skin issues? https://danpursermd.substack.com/p/pantothenic-acid-the-b-vitamin-you You may be experiencing B5 or Pantothenic acid deficiencies. If you have a version of MTHFR,

What happens when you take high dose niacin? A niacin flush, also known as a "niacin flush reaction," is a side effect that occurs when niacin, also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, is taken in high doses. Niacin is a water-soluble

PURSER WELLNESSThyroid Pearls & TipsFrom the reading room

Wow I see all this almost every day in my office -- same exact thyroid related medical issues/complaints. After ten years of endocrinology research and 33 years in practice, I've concluded that a lot of my fellow doctors weren't really taught the nuances of thyroid care. Those include how patients need levels optimized, or how to really listen to patient's symptoms (and treat accordingly), and which labs to get at what time. So, I always tell patients to believe their ‘lying eyes’ (their symptoms are real), and not always the lab results (which can be inaccurate or not interpreted correctly).

PURSER WELLNESSWhat Exactly is Biotin?From the reading room

Aloha, Have you wanted your hair or nails to grow faster and thicker than they naturally do? As my hair grew back after chemotherapy I was extremely impatient. I bought biotin pills to take every day and my hair has actually grown in faster and thicker than before. A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are pictures starting in June 2016 to April 2019 with how much my hair has grown with the help of biotin. I was reading Dr. Purser’s new book Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms & Cures he wrote with Jared Larkin about the benefits of vitamins. I came across biotin and there are even more benefit

PURSER WELLNESSNatural ProgesteroneFrom the reading room

Aloha, In a previous blog, I talked about the ‘Sunshine’ vitamin, and today I want to share a little bit about the ‘Feel Good’ hormone. Natural progesterone is an incredible hormone that helps women with many benefits women. Take a look at some of these benefits: Stops or reduces hot flashes Stops or reduces night- or day-sweats Reduces risk of breast cancer Kills breast cancer cells (causes apoptosis) Reduces or reverses fibrocystic breast tissue Reduces the risk of heart attacks (reduces coronary artery disease) Causes somnolence (sleepiness) and aids in sleep Causes weight loss Causes incre

PURSER WELLNESSNatural Osteoporosis TherapyFrom the reading room

Osteoporosis is a problem many individuals face. However, osteopenia (a precursor to osteoporosis) is an even bigger challenge few recognize. To compound the issue, many doctors prescribe bisphosphonates when undiagnosed (or improperly diagnosed) vitamin deficiencies are causing osteopenia and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, bisphosphonates are reported to have a 75% rate of serious side effects. Vitamin deficiencies are no joking matter in relation to osteoporosis. Most know a lack of Vitamin D can cause softer bones and lower levels of calcium. Yet, many other vitamin deficiencies, including ma

PURSER WELLNESSTop 10 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Breast Cancer Today!From the reading room

Do you have family history of breast cancer, but are BRCA Negative? Here are some tips tricks that reduce risk: Take CoQ10 supplementation -- ubiquinol 200mg/day Take Vitamin D3 5,000 iu/day -- get level to 90-104 Take fish oil 2500 mg/day Lose weight! Exercise regularly 1-4-7 Stop smoking Increase your natural progesterone levels above 20 ng/ml -- take compounded RDT at night Take iodine supplement Stop BCPs or Depo-Provera -- use abstinence vs condom vs foam vs copper IUD Check your intracellular Zinc and Selenium levels. While you're at it, check your TSH, FT3, and FT4 levels to make sure t

PURSER WELLNESSTop 12 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Colon Cancer Today!From the reading room

Below are steps you can do right away that are under your control to prevent colon cancer: Have a free FOBT from state cancer society Have a colonoscopy performed Eat more fiber Eat less red meat Eat less barbecued red meat Eat your veggies Take CoQ10 supplementation Take Vitamin D3 5,000 iu/day Take fish oil 2500 mg/day Lose weight! Exercise regularly 1-4-7 Stop smoking Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!