THE PURSER WELLNESS ENCYCLOPEDIA
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What’s searchable?This variant is in a regulatory region of the TNF gene. Understand the connection TNF rs1800629 is a promoter-region variant, commonly described as -308 G>A. A promoter helps regulate gene activity, but a genotype is not the same as a meas…
…llow the pathway Dr. Purser explains red-cell breakdown alongside blood counts, reticulocytes, bilirubin, LDH, and haptoglobin. Shortened red-cell survival can also make A1C appear lower than expected for the actual glucose level. Bring th…
…Dr. Purser’s metabolic framework, chromium is reviewed with glucose patterns, inositol, magnesium and fatty acids. His course considers a chromium/vanadium combination when both are relevant findings, while retaining separate limits for van…
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…
…ic acid. How supplementation is approached Lipoic acid belongs to the energy and redox-support discussion. Distinguish a proposed supplement trial from treatment of the cause of neuropathy or fatigue. Review other antioxidants and glucose-l…
The genetic-architecture chapter explains that S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) donates methyl groups and becomes S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH). Also called: Adenosylhomocysteinase Methyl-group use leaves another molecule behind The genetic-archit…
Encodes diamine oxidase, an enzyme involved in breaking down histamine and other amines. DAO is used here as an enzyme nickname; it is also the official symbol of a different gene. Also called: DAO, Amine Oxidase, Copper Containing 1, Diami…
ATG16L1 is involved in autophagy, a process that helps cells recycle parts. Also called: Autophagy-Related 16-Like 1 Cellular recycling meets gut immunity ATG16L1 is involved in autophagy, a process that helps cells recycle parts. It is stu…
…y at different points. Also called: BCMO1, Beta-Carotene Oxygenase 1 From beta-carotene to vitamin A BCO1, also called BCMO1, helps convert beta-carotene from plant foods into retinal, a form used in vitamin A metabolism. Plant carotenoids …
BHMT helps recycle homocysteine into methionine using betaine. It is a different route from the folate and B12 pathway. Also called: BHMT08, Betaine-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase Another route through the homocysteine map BHMT is part of…
BRCA1 helps repair damaged DNA. Clinically classified pathogenic variants can affect inherited cancer risk; a common SNP or a variant of uncertain significance is a different finding. Also called: Breast Cancer 1 DNA repair and inherited ca…
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