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PURSER WELLNESSWhich Testing Option Is Right for You?A conversation with Dr. Purser

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We’ve always said the same thing at Purser Wellness: you can’t really understand what’s going on by looking at just one piece of the puzzle. That’s why we look at your genetics, your intracellular nutrient levels, and your hormones togethe

If you’ve been struggling with severe chronic fatigue, unexplained anxiety, or cardiovascular red flags, your genes might be trying to tell you something. Millions of patients walk out of traditional clinics with normal blood tests, only to be told their crippling symptoms are "all in their head." If you carry the C677T variant, you aren't crazy—you are dealing with a breakdown in cellular biochemistry. The Problem With Synthetic Folic Acid The standard advice from standard doctors is to take synthetic folic acid. For someone with the C677T genetic mutation, this is disastrous. Your enzyme pat

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Your labs are normal. So why do you still not feel normal? Tired. Foggy. Run down. Frustrated. Being told everything looks fine can be reassuring, but it does not always answer every question about how you feel. Sometimes it is wo

Everyone talks about MTHFR. But what if that is only one piece of the puzzle? MTHFR helps process folate, while MTR helps recycle homocysteine back into methionine with the help of vitamin B12. Two genes. Different roles. One interco

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.

An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.

An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.

A carotenoid pigment found in some algae and seafood.

A plant whose root is used in traditional herbal preparations.