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
A sudden spike in folate or homocysteine is rarely caused by supplements. It is most often the result of a hidden infection or minor injury triggering a cytokine surge. Identifying and treating the underlying source is the key to bringing l
Menopause weight loss isn’t magic—it’s metabolism. Optimizing thyroid levels, correcting vitamin deficiencies, and building strength through consistent exercise can dramatically reduce inflammation and support healthy hormones. Start with t
…R gene may be part of the reason. MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase) is a genetic SNP—a small DNA variation that affects how your body processes folate (vitamin B9).
The most common variants, C677T and A1298C, can reduce your abili…
Insulin resistance starts long before high blood sugar shows up — and it often begins with deficiencies in zinc, B12, chromium, selenium, and omega-3s. Fix the deficiencies, and you can often restore
If you are low or think you're low in Iron, you HAVE to try Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C to boost your levels. Seeking Health has a great Methyl Free B vitamin complex, and our VARS Vitamin C from PhysicianDesigned.com is your best option for
😴 Feel like you took 3 Dramamine but all you had was a vitamin? You might be overmethylating—especially if you're taking too much MTHFR support like methylated B vitamins. If you’re drowsy, foggy, or exhausted, it’s time to back off, not pu
Doctors have spent decades trying to lower homocysteine with B6, B12, folate, or $12,000/month injections. But it’s not the homocysteine doing the damage—it’s the IL-8 and MCP-1 cytokines it releases. That’s where glutathione (especially VA
Low vitamin C can show up as fatigue, easy bruising, poor wound healing, gum problems, and joint pain. It’s also a key antioxidant, protecting your cells from oxidative stress. If you’re always rundown or inflamed, testing your intracellula
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