THE PURSER WELLNESS LIBRARY

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Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Omega-7

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A family of monounsaturated fats that includes palmitoleic acid. Also called: Omega-7 What it does A family of monounsaturated fats that includes palmitoleic acid. How supplementation is approached Omega-7 is a family of monounsaturated fat…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

ADIPOQ

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ADIPOQ encodes adiponectin, a hormone released by fat tissue that participates in insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism. Its name often appears in discussions of triglycerides, body composition and metabolic health. Also called: Adiponecti…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

AHCY

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The genetic-architecture chapter explains that S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) donates methyl groups and becomes S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH). Also called: Adenosylhomocysteinase Methyl-group use leaves another molecule behind The genetic-archit…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

AOC1

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Encodes diamine oxidase, an enzyme involved in breaking down histamine and other amines. DAO is used here as an enzyme nickname; it is also the official symbol of a different gene. Also called: DAO, Amine Oxidase, Copper Containing 1, Diami…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

ATG16L1

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The course introduces ATG16L1 through autophagy, the cellular process that helps recycle components. Also called: Autophagy-Related 16-Like 1 Cellular recycling meets gut immunity The course introduces ATG16L1 through autophagy, the cellula…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

BHMT

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The practitioner course includes BHMT in Dr. Also called: BHMT08, Betaine-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase Another route through the homocysteine map The practitioner course includes BHMT in Dr. Purser’s methylation and homocysteine cluster…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

BRCA1

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BRCA1 helps repair damaged DNA. Clinically classified pathogenic variants can affect inherited cancer risk; a common SNP or a variant of uncertain significance is a different finding. Also called: Breast Cancer 1 DNA repair and inherited ca…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

BRCA2

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BRCA2 helps repair damaged DNA. Clinically classified pathogenic variants can affect inherited cancer risk; a common SNP or a variant of uncertain significance is a different finding. Also called: Breast Cancer 2 DNA repair and inherited ca…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CD14

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CD14 helps immune cells recognize microbial components, including bacterial lipopolysaccharide, as part of innate immune signaling. This places it upstream of some cytokine responses. Also called: Cluster of Differentiation 14 How immune ce…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

COMT

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Makes an enzyme that helps break down catechol compounds, including some neurotransmitters. A common variant does not by itself explain mood, attention or stress tolerance. Also called: Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Catecholamines and sensit…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

DHFR

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DHFR helps reduce folic acid and dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate-related forms used in cellular metabolism. This is one part of the folate system, distinct from MTHFR and folate transport into cells. Also called: Dihydrofolate Reductase R…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FADS1

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Encodes an enzyme involved in fatty-acid metabolism. Also called: Fatty Acid Desaturase 1 / D5D The form of a fatty acid matters Dr. Purser teaches FADS genes as a conversion pathway. FADS1 participates in a delta-5 desaturase step in fatty…

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