Kryptopyroles

What are Kryptopyrroles?

Often people with depression or other mental health issues have pyroluria, a disorder characterized by an abnormal over-production of a group of chemicals called kryptopyrroles. The pyrroles bind with vitamin B6, then zinc to deplete the body’s supply. Mood problems are a consequence of the vitamin B6 and zinc deficiencies which can be corrected with ongoing supplementation. Pyroluria seems to be a familial or genetic component, often with a family history of mental illness and all-girl families. Pyroluria is a stress-related condition and when symptoms are brought on by stress, pyroluria should be considered. Pyroluria may be present in 10% of the normal population, 30% of patients with attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD), 27% Schizophrenics as well as Autism and depression.

Characteristics of Pyroluria

• Abdominal pain
• Abnormal fat distribution
• Acne, eczema, and herpes may also be present
• Cold hands and feet
• Explosive temper and mood swings
• Fatigue
• Fingernails- white marks, opaque and thin
• Frequent ear infections as a child, as well as colds, fevers and chills.   
• Hyperactivity
• Impotence in males
• Inability to tolerate drugs and alcohol
• Insomnia and poor dream recall
• Lack of regular periods in girls
• Morning nausea and constipation
• Nervous exhaustion
• Pale skin
• Poor memory or inability to think clearly
• Seizures
• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Stretch marks in the skin

Not all the symptoms are present for every pyroluric but any number of them should make you suspicious.

Kryptopyrrole Testing

Sample Required: Urine sample with added supplied preservative. Freezing is not required.
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