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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

AOC1

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…ing it, responding to it, clearing it Dr. Purser’s genetics reference places AOC1 in the histamine-clearance part of the gut and immune story. The enzyme it encodes, diamine oxidase, helps break down histamine and related amines. That is a …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

ATG16L1

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…the same conversation. Those connections do not make an IBS label, Crohn’s disease or another diagnosis interchangeable, and a common variant is not a substitute for a digestive workup. A question to bring to your visit Which part of my his…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

BHMT

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…why Dr. Purser looks at several pathways together: the same laboratory marker can sit at the intersection of more than one nutrient-dependent process. The presence of a variant is not, by itself, a reason to add betaine. A question to bring…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CBS

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…oose a supplement dose for you. Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs1801181, rs234706, rs121964962, rs2298758, rs2851391 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MT…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CHDH

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…oose a supplement dose for you. Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs12676 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and the VARS Triad: VARS Glutathione,…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

COL5A1

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… and other connective tissues. Also called: Collagen Type V Alpha 1 Chain Collagen structure, tendons and connective tissue COL5A1 encodes one component of type V collagen, which helps organize collagen fibers. It connects to the strength a…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CTH

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…oose a supplement dose for you. Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs1021737 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and the VARS Triad: VARS Glutathion…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FADS1

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…choose a supplement dose for you. Variant IDs in the source reference: rs176567 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and the VARS Triad: VARS Glutathione…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FADS2

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…choose a supplement dose for you. Variant IDs in the source reference: rs3834458 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and the VARS Triad: VARS Glutathion…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FOLH1

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…ters include FOLH1 in folate handling. The earlier genetics reference explains its role in breaking down polyglutamated food folates into forms that can be absorbed. This is a different step from MTHFR conversion or SLC19A1 transport into c…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FUT2

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…the same conversation. Those connections do not make an IBS label, Crohn’s disease or another diagnosis interchangeable, and a common variant is not a substitute for a digestive workup. A question to bring to your visit Which part of my his…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GAD1

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…oose a supplement dose for you. Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs1978340, rs3749034, rs3791851, rs3791878, rs3828275, rs701492 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may d…

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