Let’s explore “IGF-1 — lab reference”

VKORC1 encodes vitamin K epoxide reductase, part of the vitamin K recycling system used in activating clotting proteins. It is not simply a vitamin K receptor. Also called: Vitamin K Epoxide Reductase Complex Subunit 1 Recycling vitamin K a…

CCL2 encodes MCP-1, a chemokine that attracts monocytes toward sites of immune activity. Recruitment is a different task from the cytokines that activate those cells once they arrive. Also called: MCP-1: recruiting monocytes CCL2 encodes M…

DDAH1 encodes an enzyme that breaks down asymmetric dimethylarginine, or ADMA. ADMA inhibits nitric oxide synthase; DDAH1 is part of its clearance system, not the inhibitor itself. Also called: Clearing ADMA helps preserve nitric oxide sig…

HMGB1 normally has functions inside the cell nucleus. When released outside cells in particular settings, it can act as a damage-associated molecular pattern, or DAMP, participating in inflammatory signaling. Also called: A cellular protei…

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…e are the baseline levels recommended for daily intake: Men 1,600 mg Women 1,100 mg If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should get anywhere from 1,300-1,400 mg This is my current favorite omega supplement: https://www.designsforhealth…

PURSER WELLNESSThe Unfulfilled Promise of Glutathione From the reading room

…e in the eyes is what causes Wet Macular Degeneration, the #1 cause of blindness in the world. AND lack of reduced glutathione has been associated with various forms of hepatitis, chronic renal failure or kidney disease, cardiovascular dise…

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…ity and suffering. Natural Options for Chronic Pain Are Available In addition to the conventional approach, there are a number of natural modalities that can work alongside medication and potentially lessen the need for pharmaceutical suppo…

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… ONE hour we will do another FACEBOOK LIVE @ 7PM tonight on LABS and when and why I get them. Here’s a giveaway to start the fun (see you there): My Female Labs for Menopause and PeriMenopause? Spectracell Micronutrient Panel Serum Estra…

Dan Purser MD Thyroid Pearls & Tips 02-13-20 Wow! I see all this almost every day in my office -- same exact thyroid related medical issues/complaints. After ten years of endocrinology research and 33 years in practice (hey, I started very…

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 reviewing over 40,000 advanced intracellular vitamin lab panels, the truth is clear: intracellular glutathione vs serum levels tell two entirely different stories. Your serum can look completely fine while your cells are completely depleted of the master antioxidant needed to protect your life. The Cytokine Threat When methylation breaks down and homocysteine elevat