…ed in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Isoleucine is a branched-chain essential amino acid used in protein and muscle metabolism. Dr. Purser’s treatment approach first reviews the whole amin…
…ed in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Leucine is a branched-chain essential amino acid involved in muscle-protein signaling. Dr. Purser’s treatment approach first reviews the whole amino-ac…
…n trace amounts in the environment and used in prescription medicines.
Also called: Lithium
What it does
An element found in trace amounts in the environment and used in prescription medicines.
How supplementation is approached
Lithium is d…
…ed in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Lysine is an essential amino acid used in protein synthesis. Dr. Purser’s treatment approach first reviews the whole amino-acid pattern, dietary protei…
…ogether
The nutrition chapters ask about protein intake and absorption while examining high and low homocysteine. That is a reason to assess the overall diet, not to assume protein restriction will improve health or that a low homocysteine …
…ed in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid and a precursor to tyrosine. Dr. Purser’s treatment approach first reviews the whole amino-acid pattern, dieta…
…ts with both sulfur handling and folate chemistry. It comes up when discussing the route from homocysteine toward cysteine and the SHMT1 step that involves serine, glycine, and folate. Your nutrient results matter more than a pathway diagra…
…: Taurine
Bile and nervous-system connections
Taurine comes up in discussions of bile, nerves, muscles, and the heart. If several amino acids are low, your clinician may also consider your diet, absorption, and overall needs before focusing…
…ed in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Threonine is an essential amino acid used in proteins, including those at mucosal surfaces. Dr. Purser’s treatment approach first reviews the whole ami…
…ed in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Valine is a branched-chain essential amino acid used in muscle metabolism. Dr. Purser’s treatment approach first reviews the whole amino-acid pattern, …
Helps convert food into usable energy and supports nerve function.
Also called: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Thiamine
What it does
Helps convert food into usable energy and supports nerve function.
Possible deficiency symptoms
Severe deficiency c…
…th MTR and MTRR. TCN2 helps carry B12. If you have tried a supplement, bring its exact form, such as methyl B12 or hydroxy B12, and note how you felt.
Putting the pieces together
The practical lesson is that taking B12, absorbing or transpo…
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