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What is MTHFR? What can YOU do about it?

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MTHFR is one of the most studied genetic SNPs, with the two main variants being C677T and A1298C. These changes reduce the body’s ability to process folate and make energy, leaving people exhausted and deficient in key nutrients. Specialized folates, B12 forms, and glutathione can bypass the blockages, and products like MTHFR Daily were designed specifically to fill these nutrient gaps so patients can restore energy and thrive.

YouTube2026

What is MTHFR?

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Dr. Purser explains the diagnosis and treatment of MTHFR (methylenteterahydrofolate reductase enzyme deficiency disease). Learn the genetic component of this illness (such as C677T or A1298C) and how it affects the body's inability of methylation to convert carbohydrates into ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). Discover how the complex enzyme pathways of the Krebs cycle and citric acid cycle convert carbohydrate molecules into ATP molecules in the mitochondria. Explore the relationship of MTHFR to vitamin and hormone deficiencies while understanding how vitamin supplements can replace key missing (u

Health Blog2026

MTHFR Mutations, Elevated Homocysteine & Autoimmune Inflammation: The Hidden Root Cause Most Doctors Miss

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…ies 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-methyl…

Health Blog2026

The Hidden Molecule Driving Inflammation: Understanding the Purser Model of Homocysteine

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Most people have never heard of homocysteine, yet this small molecule may hold the key to understanding inflammation, cardiovascular disease, neurological problems, and many chronic conditions. For decades, homocysteine was viewed as a toxic substance in the blood. Doctors were taught that lowering it with B-vitamins might reduce heart disease risk. But research results were inconsistent, leaving many physicians unsure whether homocysteine truly mattered. New research and clinical observations are changing that view. We introduce a new framework called the Purser Model, which explains why homo

Substack2026

Can Glutathione Reverse Kidney Disease, Lower Blood Pressure, and Calm Cytokine Storms? What High Homocysteine May Be Doing to Your Arteries, Kidneys, and Fertility

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The Overlooked Link Between MTHFR Mutations, Hyperhomocysteinemia, PCOS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Inflammation, and Renal Decline — and Why Precision Genetic Testing May Be the Missing Step

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