Let’s explore “Hashimoto’s”

Most doctors run standard serum blood tests, see a "normal" nutrient level, and send you home. But measuring floating nutrients in your liquid serum is like looking at the paint on a house to see if the plumbing works inside. After reviewin…

IL-6 is a messenger; IL-6R is the receptor that receives it. Understand the connection IL-6 is a messenger; IL-6R is the receptor that receives it. IL6 and IL6R are different genes, and a result for one should not be labeled as a result fo…

The folate cycle, methionine cycle, and transsulfuration pathway work together to move methyl groups and process homocysteine. Understand the connection The folate cycle, methionine cycle, and transsulfuration pathway work together to move…

CMA and antioxidant or redox results describe different aspects of cellular nutrient function. Understand the connection CMA and antioxidant or redox results describe different aspects of cellular nutrient function. The test name, units, a…

Calcium carbonate is used in some supplements and antacids. Understand the connection Calcium carbonate is used in some supplements and antacids. Ingredient source and purification are relevant to product quality because minerals can carry…

Genomic imprinting describes how some genes are regulated differently depending on which parent contributed them. Understand the connection Genomic imprinting describes how some genes are regulated differently depending on which parent con…

Kidney disease has many possible causes. Understand the connection Kidney disease has many possible causes. Inflammation can participate in injury, but glucose, blood pressure, infection, obstruction, medicines, and other processes also ne…

Learn how this teaching connects shoulder and hip stiffness with immune signals. Understand the connection Polymyalgia rheumatica, or PMR, often causes shoulder and hip-girdle pain with substantial morning stiffness. Similar symptoms can h…

Understand what the F9 gene does and why a result needs careful interpretation. Understand the connection F9 encodes clotting factor IX. Disease-causing variants can be involved in hemophilia B, a bleeding disorder. F9 is on the X chromoso…

Primary ovarian insufficiency describes reduced ovarian function before age 40. Understand the connection Primary ovarian insufficiency describes reduced ovarian function before age 40. It can have genetic, immune, treatment-related, or un…

CREST is an older name for a pattern of limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis. Understand the connection CREST is an older term for a pattern of limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis. The condition can involve blood vessels, skin, digestion,…

Dr. Purser discusses interleukins and oxidative stress in cystic fibrosis lung disease. Understand the connection Cystic fibrosis affects mucus handling and has an inherited basis involving CFTR. Lung care also involves infection, airway c…