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YouTubeJan 6, 2026

Homocysteine is the Secret Assasin

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Homocysteine is nasty — but here’s the truth no one tells you. It doesn’t kill you directly — it triggers white blood cells to release IL-8 and MCP-1, causing inflammation, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes. Most doctors don’t even check it anymore, thinking there’s no fix. But there is. Whether from 17 genetic SNPs or 12 vitamin deficiencies (like B6 or B12), you can address it by supporting your body’s ability to convert homocysteine into glutathione.

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YouTubeSep 4, 2025

What is the true harm of high homocysteine?

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🚨 Homocysteine might be the most dangerous thing your doctor isn’t checking. It’s been linked to kidney failure, dialysis, hypertension, strokes, heart attacks, melanoma, and renal cancer. But it’s not the homocysteine itself—it’s the cytokines it triggers, like IL-8 and MCP-1, that do the damage. And if you’ve got any of the 17 key genetic SNPs, you’re at serious risk. You may not be able to lower homocysteine directly—but you can shut down those cytokines with the right nutrients and VARS Glutathione. Info: http://www.DanPurserMD.com Supplements: https://www.PhysicianDesigned.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00BIKSGVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danpursermd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysicianDesigned Twitter: https://twitter.com/realdanpursermd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danpursermd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danpurser.md Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/danpursermd

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Doctors have spent decades trying to lower homocysteine with B6, B12, folate, or $12,000/month injections. But it’s…

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Doctors have spent decades trying to lower homocysteine with B6, B12, folate, or $12,000/month injections. But it’s not the homocysteine doing the damage—it’s the IL-8 and MCP-1 cytokines it releases. That’s where glutathione (especially VA

YouTubeAug 26, 2025

Treating Homocysteine May Treat The WORLD!

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Doctors have spent decades trying to lower homocysteine with B6, B12, folate, or $12,000/month injections. But it’s not the homocysteine doing the damage—it’s the IL-8 and MCP-1 cytokines it releases. That’s where glutathione (especially VARS or Glutaryl) changes the game. We’ve seen cytokine levels drop to zero—and symptoms vanish. Info: http://www.DanPurserMD.com Supplements: https://www.PhysicianDesigned.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00BIKSGVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danpursermd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysicianDesigned Twitter: https://twitter.com/realdanpursermd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danpursermd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danpurser.md Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/danpursermd

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YouTubeAug 25, 2025

Glutathione Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis?

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Kids with cystic fibrosis often have high levels of inflammatory cytokines like IL-4, IL-5, IL-8, and IL-13, which damage the lungs. Research shows raising glutathione can lower these cytokines, yet most products don’t work. VARS Glutathione is a patented, functional form proven to get inside cells and reduce cytokine levels, offering real support for conditions like CF and beyond Follow Dr. Purser! Info: http://www.DanPurserMD.com Supplements: https://www.PhysicianDesigned.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00BIKSGVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danpursermd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysicianDesigned Twitter: https://twitter.com/realdanpursermd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danpursermd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danpurser.md Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/danpursermd

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🚨 Homocysteine is nasty — but here’s the truth no one tells you. It doesn’t kill you directly — it triggers white…

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🚨 Homocysteine is nasty — but here’s the truth no one tells you. It doesn’t kill you directly — it triggers white blood cells to release IL-8 and MCP-1, which drive inflammation, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes. Most doctors don’

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🚨 Homocysteine is nasty — but here’s the truth no one tells you.

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🚨 Homocysteine is nasty — but here’s the truth no one tells you. It doesn’t kill you directly — it triggers white blood cells to release IL-8 and MCP-1, causing inflammation, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes. Most doctors don’t ev

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Dealing with chronic kidney disease (CRF) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD)? 🩺 The real culprit may not be what you…

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Dealing with chronic kidney disease (CRF) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD)? 🩺 The real culprit may not be what you think—high homocysteine levels are a major, often overlooked cause. This triggers the release of harmful cytokines like IL-8

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Struggling with inflammation, high cytokines, or conditions like psoriasis, kidney disease, or chronic fatigue? 🧬…

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Struggling with inflammation, high cytokines, or conditions like psoriasis, kidney disease, or chronic fatigue? 🧬 The root cause could be elevated interleukins like IL-8 and MCP-1, often triggered by high homocysteine levels. The most power

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Struggling with high blood pressure that just won’t budge—even with multiple meds? 😩💊 It might be due to genetic…

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Struggling with high blood pressure that just won’t budge—even with multiple meds? 😩💊 It might be due to genetic issues causing high homocysteine 🧬, which can stiffen your arteries through IL-8 and MCP-1 cytokines 🧪🫀. I’ve seen patients dr

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