Feeling tired all the time is often dismissed as stress, aging, or a busy schedule.
But persistent fatigue can have many possible causes, including nutritional issues that may not be obvious from routine testing.
A Cellular Micronutrient
🧬 MTHFR Mutations, High Homocysteine & Autoimmune Disease: The Hidden Root Cause Most Doctors Miss
For decades, patients with RA, lupus, MS, Hashimoto’s, and fibromyalgia chase symptom relief with meds that never fix the underlying fire.
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Dan Purser MD, renown for his work with MTHFR, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, fertility, hormone health, fibromyalgia, and SO MUCH MORE takes on the recent podcast interview of Gary Brecka from 10 Times Health System and Joe Rogan. Mr. Brecka is correct on so many points, but there is still SO MUCH MORE to dive into. The 5 genes he looks at are critical, but there are several to dozens more that need to be addressed. Once you look at genes, you must check out Intracellular Micronutrient Levels. This is THE ONLY way to get the full picture.
Dr. Purser shares a few insights as to when you should take CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10). Learn how CoQ10 relates to hypothyroidism and cardiovascular health. Explore why to take CoQ10 in combination with a lipid lowering statin medication. Discover how CoQ10 helps relieve fatigue. Learn about SpectraCell Laboratories intracellular comprehensive micronutrient panels. Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!
Dr. Purser explains how this deficiency may contribute to new onset of Type 1 diabetes, and how it relates to insulin receptors. Explore other symptoms of this deficiency such as osteoporosis, fatigue, and pallor. Discover how serum and intracellular laboratory testing reveals Vitamin D3 deficiency. Learn how Vitamin D2 is converted to Vitamin D3 in sunlight. Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!
Yes—your genetics can directly cause vitamin deficiencies. Certain SNPs lower your body’s ability to process or make key nutrients, like MTHFR reducing folate use, PEMT lowering phosphatidylcholine production for gut and liver health, and S
Glutathione is called the “master antioxidant” because it protects every cell in your body from oxidative damage, supports detox, and reduces inflammation. People with high homocysteine or MTHFR gene variants often can’t recycle glutathione
🚨 Insulin resistance isn’t about making too little insulin—it’s about your cells not letting it in. When key intracellular vitamins are missing, your insulin receptors can’t work properly—think of it like broken parts on an engine. Fix the
Genetic mutations like MTHFR, FOLR1, FOLR2, and VDR TAQ don’t just sit there—they cause vitamin deficiencies by blocking absorption or increasing your body’s need for key nutrients. 🧬 That’s why intracellular testing is so critical—it shows
Ever heard of glutathione? It’s called the “master antioxidant” for a reason—it supports detox, reduces inflammation, and protects every cell in your body from oxidative damage. 🧬 If you have high homocysteine or MTHFR gene variants, chance
MTHFR and methylation SNPs are closely related to the methionine and transsulfuration pathways. Everything in your body is connected and trying to balance out. If you are tired, exhausted, or have unending anxiety, there’s a reason your bod
If you’re dealing with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and constantly feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or weak, it could be more than just your nervous system—it might be intracellular vitamin deficiencies. The top five we see a
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