Raynaud’s phenomenon and inflammation
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Raynaud’s phenomenon causes episodes of reduced blood flow, often with finger or toe color changes triggered by cold or stress. Primary and secondary Raynaud’s have different implications.
Follow the pathway
Dr. Purser connects…
Limited systemic sclerosis and cytokines
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Follow the pathway
Dr. Purser connects endothelial changes, immune signals, TGF-beta-related fibrosis, and Raynaud’s phenomenon. …
Açaí Berry
Some search terms matched…çaí fruit, juices and concentrated powders differ in fiber, sugar and extract concentration.
What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you
There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not…
Biotin
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Tell the laboratory and clinician about biotin before blood testing, because supplemental biotin can interfere with some assays. Follow the laboratory’s instructions about timing.
From starting support to follow-up
If you and your cli…
Calcium
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How supplementation is approached
Start with dietary calcium, the reason for supplementation and the …
Elderberry
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What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you
There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are no…
Iron
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Omega-3
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How supplementation is approached
Dr. Purser connects omega-3 support with membranes, metabolic patterns…
Potassium
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Possible deficiency symptoms
Low blood potassium can cause weakness, constipation or abnormal heart rhythms. Medicines and fluid losses are common considerations.
How supplementation is approached
Potassium concer…
Vitamin D
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Putting the pieces together
Vitamin D comes in different forms and may already be in products you use. Review your intake and relevant blood results together. A VDR va…
APOE
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CD14
Some search terms matched… CD14 marker does not show that bacteria are present in the blood or establish heart or liver disease.
A question to bring to your visit
What current findings suggest immune activation, and have its possible triggers been assessed?
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