THE PURSER WELLNESS ENCYCLOPEDIA
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What’s searchable?A compound involved in cell-membrane signaling. Also called: Inositol One nutrient, more than one teaching context Inositol comes up in discussions of nervous-system support alongside magnesium, amino acids, and omega fats. It may also come…
Helps hemoglobin carry oxygen and supports many cellular processes. Also called: Iron Energy is not enough reason to add iron Dr. Purser’s course connects iron with oxygen transport and energy while identifying it as a safety-sensitive mine…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Isoleucine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Isoleucine is a branched-ch…
Helps several enzymes, including a mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme, function. Also called: Manganese The mitochondrial SOD connection Manganese helps support SOD2, an antioxidant enzyme that works in mitochondria. Enzymes and the nutrients…
Are forms of vitamin K2, a family involved in activation of vitamin K-dependent proteins. Also called: MK-4 & MK-7 What it does Are forms of vitamin K2, a family involved in activation of vitamin K-dependent proteins. Possible deficiency sy…
A family of fats that includes ALA, EPA and DHA. Also called: Omega-3 Food source, chemical form and membrane function Dr. Purser’s course connects omega-3s with membranes, brain function and inflammatory/metabolic teaching. FADS1 and FADS2…
Different families of fatty acids. They do not all have the same dietary requirements or biological roles. Also called: Omega-6, Omega-7, and Omega-9 What it does Different families of fatty acids. They do not all have the same dietary requ…
Is part of proteins involved in thyroid hormone metabolism and antioxidant defense. Also called: Selenium Selenium and the GPX connection Dr. Purser teaches selenium in relation to glutathione peroxidase enzymes and thyroid/redox context. T…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Serine An amino acid with two pathway connections Serine connects with both sulfur handling and folate chemistry. It comes up when discussing the route from…
Needed for nerve function, DNA production and healthy red blood cells. Also called: Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), Cobalamin, B12, cobalamin Transport, use and tolerance Vitamin B12 is involved in the homocysteine pathway with MTR and MTRR. TCN2 …
Supports amino-acid metabolism, neurotransmitter production and hemoglobin synthesis. Also called: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Pyridoxine A connection between amino acids and brain chemistry B6 helps with chemical messengers and the pathway fr…
Supports DNA synthesis and one-carbon metabolism, including the pathway that processes homocysteine. Also called: Vitamin B9 (Folate), Folate, B9, folic acid, methylfolate, 5-MTHF, folinic acid, foods high in folate Different folate forms, …
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