Understanding Your CMA with Redox Results: What Those Two Pages Actually Mean

Hi everyone, Jackson Larkin here from Purser Wellness.

If you’ve had our Cellular Micronutrient Assay (CMA) with Redox testing, chances are you’ve looked at those two pages of results and thought, “Okay... now what does all this actually mean?” You’re not alone. This is one of the questions I hear most often from patients.

Let me walk you through exactly what each page shows, how the test works, and why these results are so powerful for creating a truly personalized plan to help you feel your best.

How the CMA with Redox Test Actually Works

The magic happens at the cellular level. From a simple blood draw, the lab isolates your white blood cells (specifically lymphocytes). These cells are then individually “fed” a comprehensive panel of nutrients and antioxidants.

By measuring how efficiently your cells take up each compound, we get an incredibly accurate picture of what your body is actually using — and what it’s missing — deep inside your cells where it matters most. This is far more insightful than standard serum blood tests that only show what’s circulating in your bloodstream at one moment in time.

Page 1: The Cellular Micronutrient Assay

This is the primary page we dive deep into during your consultation. It breaks down approximately 50 key nutrients, including:

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Amino acids

We pay close attention to any markers that come back as:

• Borderline

• Insufficient

• Severe Deficiency

These aren’t minor notes — they’re significant red flags. When your cells show they can’t properly uptake or utilize these nutrients, it directly impacts energy production, detoxification, neurotransmitter balance, immune function, and so much more. This page forms the foundation of the custom nutrient protocols we build for our patients.

Page 2: The Antioxidant Protection Assay (The Redox Page)

This second page is equally important, especially if you’re dealing with fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, or recovery issues.

Here’s the key concept most people miss: On the Redox page, we’re not just measuring antioxidant levels. We’re measuring antioxidant protection — how well each antioxidant shields your cells from oxidative stress and damage.

When an antioxidant shows up as “Highly Protective,” it means your cells are enthusiastically taking it up and putting it to work. In our clinical experience, this is a clear signal of deficiency. Your cells are essentially saying, “This is really good for me — I need more of it!”

Key Antioxidants We Focus On

While the panel includes many compounds (some like milk thistle, melatonin, or mitake that are wonderful dietary additions), we zero in on the ones that make the biggest clinical difference when deficient:

• Glutathione — Your master antioxidant and detoxifier

• Catalase — Breaks down harmful hydrogen peroxide

• SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) — Neutralizes superoxide radicals

• CoQ10 — Critical for mitochondrial energy and heart health

• Selenium — Essential cofactor for glutathione peroxidase

• Vitamin C — Powerful free radical scavenger

• Zinc — Supports hundreds of enzymatic reactions and immune balance

When any of these come back “highly protective,” we know targeted repletion can create noticeable shifts in how you feel.

From Results to Real Results: Your Custom Nutrient Plan

This is where the CMA with Redox truly shines. We don’t just hand you a list of deficiencies. During your consultation, we walk through each relevant finding one by one and connect the dots to your symptoms.

For example:

• Struggling with fatigue or brain fog? We often see patterns with B vitamins (B12, B9/folate, B7), CoQ10, or amino acids.

• Dealing with anxiety or feeling “wired but tired”? A glycine deficiency can impair GABA production — your body’s primary calming neurotransmitter.

• Recovering slowly or feeling inflamed? Antioxidant protection markers (especially glutathione pathway nutrients) often tell the story.

We then build a custom, phased nutrient protocol tailored specifically to you — addressing deficiencies in the right order and supporting your body’s ability to actually use what we give it.

Why We Love Pairing This Test with Genetic Testing

Dr. Purser often says something that completely shifts how patients think about their results:

“These deficiencies on a CMA aren’t necessarily a nutritional problem — it’s often a genetic issue.”

Your genes (SNPs) can affect nutrient absorption, transport, conversion, and retention. That’s why we strongly recommend pairing your CMA results with our DRP Genetics test.

This advanced genetic panel looks at key SNPs that directly relate to the deficiencies we see on the CMA. When we combine both tests, we stop guessing and start working with your unique biology to bypass genetic roadblocks and help your body rebuild from the inside out.

Ready to Get Clear on Your Cellular Health?

If you’ve been feeling “off” — whether since COVID, after an injury or stressful period, or you’ve simply never felt fully optimized — the CMA with Redox gives us the data we need to stop guessing and start targeting the real issues.

We offer convenient testing bundles that include the full CMA with Redox plus a consultation with our team:

Explore CMA Intracellular Micronutrient Test with Redox + Consult Bundles

Pair it with our powerful genetic testing for the complete picture:

DRP Genetic Testing + Consult Bundles

For targeted support of the key antioxidants we see deficient most often, our physician-designed VARS line (including the VARS Trio) is formulated specifically to address these cellular needs. You can learn more and shop at PhysicianDesigned.com.

Our entire team — including myself, our wellness coaches, Dr. Purser, and our newest doctor, Dr. Harline — is highly experienced at interpreting these results and guiding patients through exactly this process. We do this every single day and see remarkable transformations when patients finally address what’s been missing at the cellular level.

Let’s Optimize You

Reach out to our office to schedule your CMA with Redox testing or to review results you already have. Whether you’re dealing with specific symptoms or simply want to invest in deep prevention and optimization, we’re here to help.

No one else goes as deep as we do with this level of cellular and genetic insight combined with practical, personalized protocols.

Optimization is key — and it starts with understanding what’s really happening inside your cells.

Thank you for reading. If you have questions about your own results or want to get started, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to point you in the right direction.

801-796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com

Warmly,

Jackson Larkin

Purser Wellness Coach