CAPSULES & LIQUID
Glutathione options
Dr. Purser discusses these supplements in relation to IL1B.
Some genetic results may make these options more relevant to you. Review your full genetic report with your clinician before choosing a supplement.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
IL-1 beta, or IL1B, is an inflammatory cytokine that is activated through processes including the NLRP3 inflammasome and caspase-1. It participates in fever and the recruitment of immune cells.
Dr. Purser connects IL-1β with gout, inflammatory pain, and other immune conditions. He discusses targeted IL-1 therapies and the separate role of glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase in handling reactive oxygen species.
Ask which result is being discussed: a genetic variant, a measured protein level, or a diagnosed condition. How does it fit with your symptoms and other tests? Dr. Purser discusses antioxidant support alongside these pathways; ask how any supplement would fit with your medicines and care plan.