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…ing a supplement Confirm the reason for low iron and assess blood loss when relevant. HFE-related iron overload requires different care. Keep iron away from children. Questions for your visit Could my diet, medicines, absorption or another …

…t. Before taking a supplement Prescription lithium requires blood-level, kidney and thyroid monitoring. Over-the-counter lithium is not an established nutritional treatment or interchangeable with prescribed lithium. Questions for your visi…

…ment forms Whole fruit, juice and extracts differ in fiber, sugar and concentration. Before taking a supplement Concentrated supplements can interact with medicines and may differ substantially from foods. Discuss pregnancy, breastfeeding, …

…ng and muscle contraction. Possible deficiency symptoms Low blood potassium can cause weakness, constipation or abnormal heart rhythms. Medicines and fluid losses are common considerations. Food sources Potatoes; beans; lentils; yogurt; veg…

…rms D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). The usual blood-status marker is 25-hydroxyvitamin D. Before taking a supplement Excess supplementation can raise calcium and harm kidneys. Lab interpretation and dose depend on your circums…

…he Purser reference The reference groups this subject with: Blood oxidative stress, Glutathione, Detoxification, Oxidative stress, Superoxide removal, Connective tissue, Antioxidant enzyme activity, Copper handling, Inflammation, Plasma ant…

… abnormal results. Do not start iron or arrange therapeutic blood removal solely because a variant appears on a report. Questions for your visit Is this a common marker, a pathogenic variant, or an uncertain finding? Does it change my care?…

PURSER WELLNESSCoQ10 and Thyroid MedicationA conversation with Dr. Purser

… your energy. Other complications CoQ10 treats include high blood pressure, heart failure (along with several other heart conditions), liver problems, and muscle pain. With so many brands creating CoQ10, it becomes difficult to know which i…

PURSER WELLNESSWhat is Glutathione?A conversation with Dr. Purser

… Immune System Functionality. Glutathione covers your white blood cells (resembling a porcupine or blow fish) and these spikes protect white blood cells from viruses trying to kill them off. Viruses such as HIV, Shingles, Herpes, Hepatitis …

PURSER WELLNESSWhat You Don't Know About Vitamin D3 DeficiencyA conversation with Dr. Purser

…ged my life. I cannot emphasize how important it is to have blood work completed frequently to see my body’s deficiencies, and where changes are needed. Replenishing my deficient vitamin levels makes such a significant difference, that it i…

PURSER WELLNESSImprove Your Brain Health to Prevent Cognitive DeclineFrom the reading room

…packaged and processed foods Avoiding foods high in refined sugar Avoiding foods fried in vegetable and canola oil and using a healthier alternative such as olive oil Avoid alcohol Drinking plenty of water Eating a diet rich in an assortmen…

PURSER WELLNESSNatural Support for Pain ManagementFrom the reading room

…ody reacts to the process by releasing endorphins into your bloodstream. These endorphins act as natural painkillers and also affect the part of the brain that governs serotonin, one of the brain chemicals that positively affect mood. An An…