Struggling with high blood pressure that just won’t budge—even with multiple meds? It might be due to genetic issues causing high homocysteine , which can stiffen your arteries through IL-8 and MCP-1 cytokines.
High homocysteine levels can lead to inflammation, joint and muscle pain, and even shifting pain throughout the body. It’s also linked to birth defects and chronic kidney failure, and can raise blood pressure. Six genetic SNPs (like MTR, MTRR, and CBS) and MTHFR mutations (like C677T) can prevent homocysteine from converting into glutathione, which is essential for keeping inflammation in check. Plus, 12 vitamin deficiencies may temporarily raise homocysteine levels, so addressing these deficiencies is key.
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Every woman with PCOS I’ve ever tested has a homocysteine problem...
That’s what Dr. Dan Purser says — and it might explain why so many women with PCOS struggle with pain, inflammation, fatigue, and even kidney or blood pressure issues.
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🚨 High homocysteine isn’t just a lab number—it’s a warning sign.
Genes like MTHFR, MTR, MTRR, and GGH can overactivate the methylation cycle and lead to hyperhomocysteinemia, which drives inflammation, stroke risk, and even kidney failure.
🚨 Homocysteine is nasty — but here’s the truth no one tells you. It doesn’t kill you directly — it triggers white blood cells to release IL-8 and MCP-1, which drive inflammation, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes. Most doctors don’
🧬 Glutathione is your body’s most powerful antioxidant—and your best natural defense against viruses like EBV and even HIV. 🛡️
If you have genetic SNPs that block production, your levels may be dangerously low. Support it or risk serious il
Bad Iron Deficiency? Let’s look at a couple KEY nutrients to address it. Namely: Folate, Vitamin C, Choline and more! Address the INTRACELLULAR deficiency and watch your blood serum iron levels stabilize.
🔥 The real root of fibromyalgia? It’s not just pain — it’s copper.
We’ve uncovered that fibromyalgia is often driven by genetic mutations (like CBS, GAD1, GAD2) that affect how your body handles copper. The copper builds up in your blood b
🚨 Homocysteine is nasty — but here’s the truth no one tells you.
It doesn’t kill you directly — it triggers white blood cells to release IL-8 and MCP-1, causing inflammation, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes. Most doctors don’t ev
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You might be missing something big—and your standard blood test won't catch it. 👀
We’re talking about the CMA (Cellular Micronutrient Assay)—a super-accurate test that looks inside your cells to find deficiencies in
What is SOD and why should you care? 🧬 Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is your body’s first line of defense against oxidative stress—neutralizing harmful radicals from breathing, metabolism, and even sunlight exposure. It’s the first enzyme in y
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