THE PURSER WELLNESS ENCYCLOPEDIA
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What’s searchable?Understand the gene and enzyme discussed in Dr. Purser’s DAO report. Understand the connection AOC1 encodes diamine oxidase, or DAO, which helps break down histamine outside cells, including in the digestive tract. This is different from D…
Learn why bone also needs a protein framework. Understand the connection Bone contains a protein scaffold as well as minerals. Amino acids supply the building blocks for collagen and other proteins that contribute to strength. Follow the …
A compound made in the body that participates in the citric acid cycle and amino-acid metabolism. Also called: Alpha-Ketoglutarate What it does A compound made in the body that participates in the citric acid cycle and amino-acid metabolism…
An herb used in traditional preparations and sold as an extract. Also called: Andrographis What it does An herb used in traditional preparations and sold as an extract. How this fits a treatment plan Andrographis is an educational entry in …
A carotenoid pigment found in some algae and seafood. Also called: Astaxanthin What it does A carotenoid pigment found in some algae and seafood. How supplementation is approached Astaxanthin is an antioxidant pigment, not an essential vita…
Helps enzymes process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids. Also called: Biotin What it does Helps enzymes process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids. Possible deficiency symptoms Rare deficiency may cause hair thinning, rash and neurologic…
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 element found in trace amounts in the environment and used in prescription medicines. Also called: Lithium What it does An element found in trace amounts in the environment and used in prescription medicines. How supplementation is appro…
A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina. Also called: Lutein What it does A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina. How supplementation is approached Lutein is an eye-related carotenoid, not a vitamin with a recognized isolated d…
A family of monounsaturated fats that includes palmitoleic acid. Also called: Omega-7 What it does A family of monounsaturated fats that includes palmitoleic acid. How supplementation is approached Omega-7 is a group of fats, not an essenti…
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…
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