Introduction
Neurobehavioral disorders are often associated with elevated levels of Kryptopyrroluria. It is a genetic blood disorder and a chemical imbalance that blocks receptor sites to such nutrients as Zinc, and B6 (P5P) as well as Biotin, Omega 6 GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) and others. The onset normally occurs during the late teens and may continue throughout one's life. Favorable conditions triggering this disorder are environmental toxicity, chronic infection (Lyme), genetic predispositions (alcoholism, Bipolar), trauma or traumatic incidences, prolonged stress, oxidative stress or chronic illness. At least 50% of teens with autism develop Pyroluria. An overproduction of pyrroles (Pyroluria) can results in a zinc deficiency. Zinc is crucial to regulating the immune, the gastrointestinal and hormonal systems; but a deficiency can lead to chronic immunodeficiency and frequent infections. Some common symptoms of Pyroluria are high anxiety, frequent mood swings, poor coping skills, poor anger control, frequent anger and rages, insomnia, increased sensitivity to sound, lights, smell, and touch, seizures, poor short term memory, poor tolerance of physical and emotional stress, food and environmental allergies, and hyperactivity to name a few. Following the work of William Walsh PhD (Pfeiffer Center), a nutrient correction protocol can attenuate symptoms and control the disorder.
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The Klinghardt Academy (Pyroluria) Description: Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, provides a complete comprehensive overview of Kreptopyroluria and HemoPyrrolLactamUria (HPU).
Grow Youthful at Any Age – Pyroluria Description: This site contains diagnoses, causes, conditions, symptoms as well as consequences of Pyroluria. In addition, remedies and treatments are offered.
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Pyroluria: A Zinc and B6 Deficiency That May Be Linked To Autism, ADHD and Other Behavioral Abnormalities Description: Explanation of Pyroluria, vitamin deficiencies, and prevalence in autism.
What is Pyroluria, Kryptopyrroles and Pyrrole Disorder Description: Greg Newson ND discusses in depth what are Pyroluria, Kryptopyrroles and Pyrrole Disorder and who can be affected by this deficiency.