THE PURSER WELLNESS LIBRARY
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High homocysteine often shows up first as widespread inflammation—pain all over, poor circulation, or even early warning signs of cardiovascular problems like stroke and heart attack. The best way to know for sure is through testing: a blood test can measure homocysteine directly, while a CMA with Redox uncovers the vitamin deficiencies driving it. For genetic causes, the DRP Genetics panel screens 15–16 of the 17 known SNPs that can cause permanently high homocysteine. If your levels are fixed by genetics, reduced glutathione and targeted B vitamins (like MTHFR Daily) are key to balancing the
What I see again and again is an inability to detox caused by failures in the Transsulfuration Pathway. This is your pathway that converts homocysteine to glutathione. If you have MTHFR or 16 other Gene SNPs, you will have problems with this pathway.
Genetic SNPs are tiny changes in your DNA that can drastically affect how well your enzymes and proteins work. For example, being homozygous for MTHFR C677T leaves that enzyme functioning at only about 30% efficiency, which can drain your energy and impair folate processing. Similarly, errors in SOD genes reduce your body’s ability to neutralize free radicals. While we can’t change your genes, we can work around them by identifying these weaknesses and filling the gaps with targeted nutrition and supplementation—helping your body function closer to its full potential.
Your genetic results might list “wild type,” “heterozygous,” or “homozygous,” but what does that mean? Wild type means both copies of your gene are normal, heterozygous means one is normal and one has a change, and homozygous means both copies have the same change. With genes like MTHFR, these variations can affect how efficiently your body processes nutrients like folate—sometimes cutting function by 40–70%—which is why targeted nutrition and testing matter.
High homocysteine levels can lead to inflammation, joint and muscle pain, and even shifting pain throughout the body. It’s also linked to birth defects and chronic kidney failure, and can raise blood pressure. Six genetic SNPs (like MTR, MTRR, and CBS) and MTHFR mutations (like C677T) can prevent homocysteine from converting into glutathione, which is essential for keeping inflammation in check. Plus, 12 vitamin deficiencies may temporarily raise homocysteine levels, so addressing these deficiencies is key.
Dr. Purser dives into the root causes of low testosterone in men. As always, "Good nutrition in, means good hormones out." Could low testosterone levels be linked to severe vitamin deficiencies caused by genetic errors such as MTHFR? Dr. Purser has found this to be the case for many of his patients. Find out how you can start feeling great today! Testing discussed: SpectraCell Intracellular Micronutrient Panel, Pro7 Genetic Testing, and Direct Labs Free and Total Testosterone Levels. See all testing options at https://DanPurserMD.com/genetics-testing. Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpu
This week Dr. Purser explains the many wonderful benefits of testosterone for women! It's not an oxymoron! Learn the best ways to increase female libido and how to deal with dryness. Make sure to tune in next week for a great discussion on MTHFR Genetic Transcription Errors. Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Subscribe to stay up-to-date with new content!
Dr. Purser talks about the effects birth control has on his patients with MTHFR. If birth control has made you feel weird, consider getting tested for the MTHFR gene to start feeling normal again! Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!
Dr. Purser answers questions regarding estradiol, estrogens, and other hormones. Explore the relationship of estradiol to estrogen and learn which hormones are most effective at different stages of menopause: premenopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause. Discover the relationship of conjugated equine estrogens (such as Premarin) as a risk factor in breast cancer. Learn about hormone replacement therapy's effect on bone density, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, coagulation, MTHFR, and other medical issues. Find out which foods, supplements, and essential oils can be of benefit to you. Contact us a
Commonly overlooked facts of NAFLD relation with MTHFR and how increased liver enzymes can be helped by glutathione! Enjoy this video on these two little known facts about liver disease Dr. Purser wants to share! Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!
Explore the relationship of vitamin deficiency and neuropathy, a painful and disabling condition. Learn how a SpectraCell Comprehensive Nutritional Panel can help reveal intracellular deficiencies. Explore the relationship of how genetic diseases, such as MTHFR, relate to neuropathy. Discover how Methyl B12 (Methylcobalamin) may treat neuropathy. Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!
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