What are the symptoms of Pyroluria?

anxiety.
white flecks in the fingernails.
depression.
irritability and short temper.
poor short-term memory.
moodiness.
inability to handle stress.

What is Kryptopyrrole disorder?

Pyrrole disorder, also known as pyroluria, kryptopyroluria, kryptopyrole or Mauve disorder is a biochemical imbalance involving an abnormality synthesis and metabolism of haemoglobin. It can be purely genetic, or acquired through environmental and emotional stress.

How long does it take to treat Pyroluria?

Those with mild or moderate symptoms of Pyrrole Disorder may see a dramatic response very quickly in as little as a week to four weeks. Those with more severe symptoms usually require one to three months before some improvement is seen, and then gradually greater improvement over 3-12 months.

Is Pyroluria a porphyria?

Urine from a person experiencing an acute attack will be red or “port wine” in color because of the presence of porphyrins. This condition is known as Porphyrinuria or Pyroluria.

What is the test for Pyroluria?

Pyroluria is having Kryptopyrroles in your urine. Simply, it is a ‘functional’ test of whether your body has a zinc and vitamin B6 deficiency. There is no controversy about that fact.

Can pyrrole disorder be cured?

There’s no current cure for pyrrole disorder, but proper nutrition and stress management may help manage it.

How do you treat Pyroluria naturally?

Supplementing B6 and zinc can suppress the symptoms associated with pyrrole disorder. A number of other supportive nutrients like vitamin C, E, and primrose oil can also be helpful. The recommended dosage of B6 and zinc for pyroluria is 200-800mg of B6 and 25-100mg of zinc daily.

How is pyrrole disorder diagnosed?

Pyrrole disorder is diagnosed with a urine assessment called a kryptopyrrole test. The purpose is to see how many HPL molecules you have in your body. An excessive amount may indicate pyrrole disorder. You may already exhibit many of the symptoms of this disorder if your urinary pyrrole count is 20 mg/dL or above.

How much zinc is in Pyroluria?

The recommended dosage of B6 and zinc for pyroluria is 200-800mg of B6 and 25-100mg of zinc daily. This dosage may be higher or lower based on your assessment. Taking zinc and B6 daily has been shown to greatly improve symptoms of pyrrole disorder.