Let’s explore “Total protein — lab reference”

PURSER WELLNESSIs a Vitamin Deficiency the Root Cause of Your Problems?From the reading room

…nerally, I take a one- or two-hour long history, then check labs. If a clear cause for their low testosterone ( Hypogonadism ) does not become apparent from their lab results or history, I suggest a SpectraCell™ Nutritional panel. It is not…

PURSER WELLNESSThe Only Usable Form of Glutathione Is Reduced Glutathione (GSH)!From the reading room

…and electrophiles such as methylglyoxal, GSH is involved in protein glutathionylation and several other processes, such as the biosynthesis of leukotrienes and prostaglandins, and reduction of ribonucleotides. GSH is extensively used as a c…

PURSER WELLNESSGENOVA™ Neopterin Biopterin Urine Profile for MTHFRFrom the reading room

…nability to recycle the Box back to BH4 and also inadequate total biopterin to deal with the amount of neopterin.” This would mean the person needs BH4 (Kuvan™ or TetraHyrdoBiopterin) to reduce the neopterin levels. I usually start this at …

… cardiovascular events? L-Methionine An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. MTHFR Makes an enzyme that helps produce a form of folate used in the processing of homocysteine. Common variants are different fr…

… an inherited disorder? L-Methionine An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Needed for nerve function, DNA production and healthy red blood cells. Vitamin B9 (Folate) Supports DNA s…

…not tell the whole nutrition story. How the pieces connect Protein, methionine, B vitamins, choline, betaine, and absorption all belong in a nutrition conversation. A lower homocysteine result does not automatically mean better health. A …

…e connection only proposed? Cysteine An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. CBS CBS is the gene symbol used for Cystathionine Beta-Synthase. This page connects its terminology with the topics in the Purser …

… into this broader picture. Calcium, vitamin D and adequate protein are relevant to bone health, but a nutrient discussion does not replace assessment of fracture risk. Keep in mind There is no single supplement cure for osteoporosis. Deci…

… connect A long list of possible benefits can mix symptoms, lab numbers, and disease prevention. Choose a specific outcome and ask what evidence supports it. A benefits list combines unlike kinds of evidence A long list can include symptom…

… health outcomes. How the pieces connect Artery imaging, a lab marker, and a heart attack are different kinds of outcomes. Ask which outcome a claimed therapy was actually shown to change. A plaque image and a clinical event are different…

…enetic-nutrient network. Ceruloplasmin is a copper-carrying protein; its name is not interchangeable with a measurement of every form of copper in the body. Dr. Purser connects NAT2, methylation and antioxidant pathways with this model. A r…