Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? You may have pyroluria

Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? You may have pyroluria

Pyroluria is a genetic abnormality in hemoglobin synthesis that affects up to 10% of the population (although most people don't know they have it). It usually causes mental disorders such as depression and anxiety and in severe cases can cause bipolar and schizophrenia if left untreated. Memory problems, insomnia, learning problems, low stress tolerance, and irritability may be additional symptoms, as well as a number of other signs and symptoms (see below). It can be triggered by prolonged stress or a traumatic event, although often there are no known triggers and symptoms often begin in the teens or early 20s.

People with this biochemical imbalance have high levels of pyrrole in their bodies, a neurotoxic substance that affects the nervous system and brain and, at elevated levels, can cause mental illness. Pyrroles are a byproduct that occurs during red blood cell (RBC) production and are broken down and effectively eliminated in non-pyroluria patients. However, if someone has undiagnosed and untreated pyroluria, the pyrroles are not broken down and eliminated efficiently enough. They accumulate in the body and bind to certain essential nutrients such as vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, manganese, biotin and others, leaving the body depleted of these nutrients.

Treating the condition with proper supplementation, such as a coenzymated form of B6 and zinc, as well as manganese, biotin, magnesium, niacin, omega-6 fatty acids (particularly arachidonic acid), vitamin C, and other nutrients, reduces toxic pyrrole levels and increases these essential nutrients. Supplementing with a coenzymated B6 also allows the body to produce serotonin, which it cannot achieve without optimal B6 levels. If OCD, bipolar or schizophrenia have already developed, additional supplementation may be required, such as NAC for OCD and bipolar disorder or vitamin B3 for schizophrenia, therefore an individual approach is required. Treatment with the right supplement and diet usually results in complete resolution of symptoms for patients with pyroluria as long as they take the supplements and eat an appropriate, healthy diet.

The following signs and symptoms may occur in people suffering from pyroluria. If you have at least 8 of these symptoms, consult a naturopath or doctor for testing:

Fear; Nervousness; strong internal tension

depression

Poor ability to deal with stress

Emotional instability

Mood swings or temper outbursts

Panic attacks

addictive personality; Drug abuse

Cravings for high-carb and high-sugar foods

neuroses

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Episodic anger/temper outbursts/explosive temper

Histrionic (dramatic)

Argumentative / enjoys an argument

insomnia

Fatigue

Pessimistic thought patterns

Digestive problems, e.g. B. Abdominal tenderness; constipation, IBS, etc.

Glucose intolerance/hypoglycemia

alcoholism

Little or no dream recall

White spots on fingernails

Frequent infections with colds; Poor immune function

Poor appetite in the morning and a tendency to skip breakfast

Frequent unexplained nausea

Much higher abilities and alertness in the evening compared to the morning

Increased sensitivity to bright lights, loud noises, smells and touch.

Joint pain, especially knees/legs; Restless Legs Syndrome; creaking knees

Food allergies or intolerances/environmental allergies/sensitivities

Sensitivity to medications

learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc.); Auditory processing disorder

Behavioral problems in children and adolescents such as oppositional defiant disorder

Antisocial behavior

ADHD

Disorganization

Poor short-term memory

Skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and dry skin

Significant growth after age 16

Delayed onset of puberty

Crowded teeth and poor tooth enamel; receded gums/gum disease; sensitive teeth

Cold hands and feet even in summer

Sweet, fruity breath and body odor

Abnormal body fat distribution (diaphragmatic tendency)

Stretch marks

Coarse eyebrows

Growth disorders

Tremble

Motion sickness

Irregular menstruation

migraine

Impotence in men

Tics

Drooping eyelids

Pale skin + poor tanning + slight burning in the sun

Likes routine (especially as a child)

Emotional withdrawal

Social withdrawal

Gluten intolerance or celiac disease

Eosinophilia (increased levels of eosinophils – a type of white blood cell)

Anemia/low iron levels

Increased copper levels

Increased heavy metal levels

IN SEVERE CASES:

Emotional lability (emotional overreaction, such as uncontrollable laughing or crying, or inappropriate emotions, such as excessive anger or irritability or laughing when something is sad), especially when you are stressed or tired.

Impaired perception; Loss of reality

hallucinations; Delusions

paranoia

Suicidal tendencies

Autism, Asperger's

Bipolar (manic depression)

schizophrenia

Down syndrome

Epilepsy; Seizures

Tourett syndrome

Acute intermittent porphyria

Latent Acute Intermittent Porphyria (Note: Porphyria is a group of rare genetic disorders involved in heme production)

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) – commonly known as multiple personality disorder

If you suffer from depression, anxiety, or another mental health disorder and have 8 or more of the signs or symptoms in the list above, contact a naturopath or doctor for testing and advice on the best treatments for pyroluria. The test is a non-invasive urine test. If the test shows that you have pyroluria, your doctor will make treatment recommendations based on your individual needs.

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