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… massive inflammation and cytokine storms (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-17, etc.). High homocysteine (>10-12 µmol/L; ideal <7-8) acts like a "cytokine amplifier," driving Th17 skewing, oxidative stress, low glutathione, and flares like fevers, painful …

PURSER WELLNESSMTHFR Mutations, Elevated Homocysteine & Autoimmune Inflammation: The Hidden Root Cause Most Doctors Miss From the reading room

…on carries at least one MTHFR polymorphism (most commonly C677T or A1298C). These single-nucleotide changes reduce the enzyme methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase activity by 30–70%, impairing the conversion of folate into its active form (5…

PURSER WELLNESSYour Immune System Needs Some Extra Love Right NowFrom the reading room

…e functions during the sleep cycle. Aim to get a minimum of 7 hours of quality sleep each night. We recommend starting the practice of good sleep hygiene by going to bed at the same time every day, avoiding any screen time 1 hour before bed…

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…r favorites include the following: Supplements Oils rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids , including fish oil and flax oil Oils rich in linolenic acid, including borage seed oil, evening primrose oil, and blackcurrant seed oil Vitamin D VARS Glutath…

PURSER WELLNESSA Natural Approach to Lowering High Blood PressureFrom the reading room

…es. Early signs of an impending heart attack were missed in 78% of women, according to a retrospective study published in Circulation. Two-thirds of heart disease clinical research still focuses on men. Women are five times more likely to d…

PURSER WELLNESSDifficulty Sleeping? There’s More To It Than You Might ThinkFrom the reading room

…ve forward. Call or email us at info@danpursermd.com or 801-796-7667. Be well, Dr. P Dan Purser MD References Buysse DJ. Insomnia. JAMA. 2013;309(7):706-716. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.193 Cirelli C, Tononi G. The Sleeping Brain. Cerebrum. 2017;…

PURSER WELLNESSFinding Natural RemediesFrom the reading room

…event kidney stones, if used regularly. Fish Oil - Contains Omega-3 which helps with inflammation and heart disease. Lavender Essential Oil – Personally, I love using lavender oil for stress, but it can also help with sleep and skin imperfe…

PURSER WELLNESSGMO vs non-GMOFrom the reading room

… Americans with three or more chronic illnesses jumped from 7% to 13%. In just nine years food allergies skyrocketed along with disorders such as autism, reproductive disorders, and digestive problems. Although there is not sufficient resea…

Chapter 7: The Role of Homocysteine in Stimulating Monocyte Release of IL-8 and MCP-1 Homocysteine, monocytes, IL-8 and MCP-1 The idea to explore Follow the chapter’s proposed bridge between homocysteine and inflammatory messages released…