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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CBS

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… helps move homocysteine into the pathway that supplies building blocks for glutathione. Also called: Cystathionine Beta-Synthase From homocysteine toward glutathione Dr. Purser places CBS in the sulfur-handling pathway that connects homocy…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CTH

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CTH helps make cysteine, one of the building blocks your body uses to make glutathione. Also called: Cystathionine Gamma-Lyase From homocysteine toward glutathione Dr. Purser places CTH in the sulfur-handling pathway that connects homocyste…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

DAOA

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The older Purser genetics reference uses the heading “DAOA (AOC1)” in its gut section. Also called: D-Amino Acid Oxidase Activator Two similar names, two different pathways You may see DAOA and AOC1 written together in older materials, but …

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Homocysteine rarely gets the attention of cholesterol, blood sugar, or blood pressure.

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Homocysteine rarely gets the attention of cholesterol, blood sugar, or blood pressure. It should. When homocysteine becomes elevated, it has been associated with cardiovascular disease, stroke, cognitive decline, blood clots, and other he…

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VARS SOD is designed to support your body's natural antioxidant defenses and healthy cellular function as part of a…

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VARS SOD is designed to support your body's natural antioxidant defenses and healthy cellular function as part of a proactive approach to wellness. And you do not have to go without simply because one form does not fit your lifestyle. Wan…

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What if one of your body's most powerful antioxidant defenses is also one of the least talked about?

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What if one of your body's most powerful antioxidant defenses is also one of the least talked about? Superoxide dismutase, better known as SOD, is an antioxidant enzyme your body naturally uses to help neutralize superoxide radicals and pr…

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What if the conversation about inflammation is missing something happening at the cellular level?

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… level? When inflammation becomes a persistent problem, oxidative stress is often part of the bigger biological picture. Your body has its own antioxidant defense systems working every day to help protect your cells. One of those defens…

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