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Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Astragalus

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…ound. Astragalus root preparations differ from combination immune-support products. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidenc…

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Catalase

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…riad. They have different jobs in the body. Homocysteine or immune-signal questions may bring these pathways into your visit, but a pathway connection does not show that you need all three products. How supplementation is approached Dr. Pur…

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Maitake

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…aten as food differ from concentrated mushroom extracts and immune-support blends. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence …

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Vitamin D

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…e answer different questions Dr. Purser places vitamin D in immune, hormone and bone-related teaching. The conversion-genetics chapter includes VDR, which concerns the vitamin D receptor. This is distinct from measuring a vitamin D blood le…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

ATG16L1

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…that helps cells recycle parts. It is studied alongside gut immune function. Your symptoms, family history and actual findings matter more than a gene name alone. Putting the pieces together The teaching links the gut story with IL23R, PEMT…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FUT2

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…biome connection Dr. Purser’s course places FUT2 in its gut–immune map. FUT2 concerns secretor biology and the surface environment of mucosal tissues, helping explain why it appears in discussions of the gut microbiome and nutrient patterns…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

HDC

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…learance and the HRH1/HRH2 receptors that receive histamine signals. Putting the pieces together The reference discusses dietary patterns and clinician-selected antihistamine approaches in this section. These are different mechanisms, not a…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

HLA-DQA1

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…the pieces together Dr. Purser includes this pathway in the immune and gut discussion. Some HLA-DQ combinations are relevant to celiac susceptibility, but a marker such as rs2187668 does not establish active celiac disease. Symptoms, approp…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

MAOB

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… called: MAO-B, Monoamine Oxidase B Breaking down monoamine signals MAOB encodes monoamine oxidase B, an enzyme involved in breaking down monoamine compounds, including dopamine. It does not simply build dopamine, and a DNA marker is not a …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

VDR

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…w. Putting the pieces together Dr. Purser connects VDR with immune regulation and vitamin D/K2 support. Match supplementation to measured 25-hydroxyvitamin D, calcium, kidney context and the current product list. High-dose vitamin D should …

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