THE PURSER WELLNESS ENCYCLOPEDIA
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What’s searchable?Learn why a common SNP and a pathogenic BRCA variant are different findings. Understand the connection BRCA1 and BRCA2 help repair damaged DNA. Common polymorphisms such as BRCA1 rs799917 and BRCA2 rs1801406 are different from a confirmed …
Proctitis is inflammation of the rectal lining and has several possible causes. Understand the connection Proctitis means inflammation of the rectal lining. Inflammatory bowel disease, infection, radiation, and other causes can produce dif…
This inflammatory condition affects the esophagus. Understand the connection Eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is an inflammatory condition affecting the esophagus. It can cause swallowing difficulty or food to become stuck. Follow the pa…
Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they are replaced. Understand the connection Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them. Inherited, immune, medica…
G6PC2 participates in glucose handling in pancreatic beta cells. Understand the connection G6PC2 participates in glucose sensing in pancreatic beta cells. Common variants can influence fasting glucose without having the same meaning as a d…
Dr. Purser discusses interleukins and oxidative stress in cystic fibrosis lung disease. Understand the connection Cystic fibrosis affects mucus handling and has an inherited basis involving CFTR. Lung care also involves infection, airway c…
A compound made in the body that participates in the citric acid cycle and amino-acid metabolism. Also called: Alpha-Ketoglutarate What it does A compound made in the body that participates in the citric acid cycle and amino-acid metabolism…
An herb used in traditional preparations and sold as an extract. Also called: Andrographis What it does An herb used in traditional preparations and sold as an extract. How this fits a treatment plan Andrographis is an educational entry in …
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Asparagine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached An asparagine finding calls…
A carotenoid pigment found in some algae and seafood. Also called: Astaxanthin What it does A carotenoid pigment found in some algae and seafood. How supplementation is approached Astaxanthin is an antioxidant pigment, not an essential vita…
A fruit eaten as pulp or puree and also sold in concentrated products. Also called: Açaí Berry What it does A fruit eaten as pulp or puree and also sold in concentrated products. How this fits a treatment plan Açaí Berry is an educational e…
Helps enzymes process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids. Also called: Biotin What it does Helps enzymes process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids. Possible deficiency symptoms Rare deficiency may cause hair thinning, rash and neurologic…
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