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InstagramApr 2, 2025

Struggling with inflammation, high cytokines, or conditions like psoriasis, kidney disease, or chronic fatigue? 🧬…

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Struggling with inflammation, high cytokines, or conditions like psoriasis, kidney disease, or chronic fatigue? 🧬 The root cause could be elevated interleukins like IL-8 and MCP-1, often triggered by high homocysteine levels. The most power

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InstagramMar 21, 2025

Struggling with high blood pressure that just won’t budge—even with multiple meds? 😩💊 It might be due to genetic…

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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 🧪🫀. I’ve seen patients dr

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If you’ve got genetically high homocysteine, lowering it isn’t as simple as you think. But there’s a way to reduce…

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If you’ve got genetically high homocysteine, lowering it isn’t as simple as you think. But there’s a way to reduce the inflammation it causes! 🧪🔥✅ Homocysteine triggers cytokines like IL-8 & MCP-1✅ The key? Glutathione—but not just any kind

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Did you know the cause of end-stage renal disease, often left untested, is high homocysteine? When homocysteine…

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Did you know the cause of end-stage renal disease, often left untested, is high homocysteine? When homocysteine levels spike, it triggers the release of damaging cytokines like IL-8 and MCP-1, leading to kidney failure, high blood pressure

Health BlogMar 13, 2026

The Hidden Molecule Driving Inflammation: Understanding the Purser Model of Homocysteine

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Most people have never heard of homocysteine , yet this small molecule may hold the key to understanding inflammation, cardiovascular disease, neurological problems, and many chronic conditions. For decades, homocysteine was viewed as a toxic substance in the blood. Doctors were taught that lowering it with B-vitamins might reduce heart disease risk. But research results were inconsistent, leaving many physicians unsure whether homocysteine truly mattered. New research and clinical observations are changing that view. We introduce a new framework called the Purser Model , which explains why ho

Health BlogOct 2, 2026

Intracellular Glutathione vs. Serum Levels: How to Lower Inflammatory Cytokines Naturally

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…(with a high homocysteine the cytokines created are IL8 and MCP1). Cytokines are these little proteins in our body that in microscopic amounts clear out old senescent cells). But with homocysteine genetics these are massively over-produced …

YouTubeJun 12, 2026

VARS TRIAD | What Does That Mean? | Live with Dan Purser MD

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Discover the power of the VARS Triad (also called the REDOX Triad)—Dr. Dan Purser MD’s groundbreaking, patented antioxidant protocol featuring VARS Glutathione, VARS SOD, and VARS Catalase. In this live session, Dr. Purser breaks down what VARS stands for (Validated, Absorbable, Reduced, Stable), how this physician-designed trio supports your body’s natural redox balance, quiets inflammation and cytokines at the root-cause level, and helps overcome genetic challenges like high homocysteine, oxidative stress, and related chronic issues. Perfect for anyone exploring advanced functional medicine and targeted supplementation. Learn more at https://physiciandesigned.com/blogs/glutathione/discover-the-vars-trio-your-bodys-ultimate-antioxidant-powerhouse

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YouTubeMay 30, 2026

Autism Answered - Root Cause Solved with #1 Reviewed MD in the USA

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Hi, I’m Dr. Dan Purser. For too long, autism has been treated as a mystery with only symptom management. In this episode, I break down what I’ve seen consistently in practice: the real root cause behind many cases on the spectrum. It starts with genetic variants (especially MTHFR and related SNPs) that break the transsulfuration pathway. When kids can’t efficiently convert homocysteine into glutathione, they lose their ability to detox heavy metals and environmental toxins. The result is chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and developmental challenges. The good news? Once we identify these biochemical and genetic imbalances through proper testing, we can intervene at the root with targeted support — restoring methylation, rebuilding glutathione function, and giving the body what it needs to heal. This isn’t theory. It’s the Purser Method® in action. If you’re a parent searching for real answers instead of just labels, this episode is for you. The root cause has been solved. Now let’s talk solutions.

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YouTubeMay 6, 2026

Purser Wellness Open House Livestream Recap: Root-Cause Medicine, Breakthroughs in Inflammation & R

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… worry about the homocyine. You worry about the ILA and the MCP1, the two cytoines it produces. That's what kill you. That's what causes those death. You get into a flare u and it can shut down your kidneys. It can cause a heart attack or s…

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