Pyroluria Test

Test for Pyroluia by looking Kryptopyrroles with this test. These cause the body to lose vitamin B6 and zinc leading to deficiencies that can contribute to mental health conditions.

 

Pyroluria Test

Test for Pyroluia by looking Kryptopyrroles with this test. These cause the body to lose vitamin B6 and zinc leading to deficiencies that can contribute to mental health conditions.

 

What is pyroluria?

Some people with depression or other mental health disorders can have high levels of kryptopyrroles in their urine when tested.

Kryptopyrroles cause the body to lose vitamin B6 and zinc by excreting them in the urine, this then leads to deficiencies in these essential nutrients. This condition, known as pyroluria, often requires supplementation of these nutrients to restore proper levels of B6 and zinc.

There are many signs and symptoms of pyroluria which can occur at any age but symptoms are often brought on by stress. There seems to be a familial or genetic component as it is most often seen in females and runs in families.

A high incidence of increased levels of kryptopyrroles (Pyroluria) can be seen in:

Autism spectrum disorders
ADD
ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Alcoholism
Down syndrome

At Smart Nutrition we pride ourselves in offering the best cost possible for the pyroluria test.

Common symptoms of pyroluria are;

  • Disperceptions
  • Depression
  • Intolerance to some protein foods, drugs or alcohol
  • Definite body odour and breath
  • Morning nausea and constipation
  • Difficulty remembering dreams
  • Crowded upper front teeth
  • White spots on finger nails
  • Pale skin which does not tolerate sunlight
  • Frequent upper abdominal pain
  • Frequent head colds and infections
  • Stretch marks in the skin
  • Irregular cycle or impotency
  • Any of the above when stressed
  • Belonging to all-girl family with look-alike sisters
  • A family history of mental illness
  • A history of miscarried boys

Urinary levels of kryptopyrroles are measured in this easy to do simple at home pyroluria test.

The simple pyroluria at home test requires a simple urine sample that you collect and send back to the lab..

If you are taking any supplements:

Do NOT use any vitamin B6, pyridoxal-5-phosphate or zinc or multivitamins containing these vitamins or minerals a week before performing the kryptopyrroles – Pyroluria test.

Never discontinue any medication or supplements without first consulting your practitioner.

Do NOT collect urine during or just after menstruation, after taking penicillin or after a holiday.

The kryptopyrrole urine sample needs to be reasonably concentrated, so  ideally there should be at least 6 hours accumulation of urine before providing a sample (less than that is more likely to result in a rejected dilute urine sample).  Limiting liquid intake the evening before is helpful. If patients urinate into a clear vessel they can check if there’s reasonable yellow colouration before transferring it to the sample vial.

The pyroluria test is suitable for adults and children.

Children must be able to supply a sample of urine that is free from nappy fibres and stool samples.

Please ship your pyroluria test urine sample as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours of collection.

Return your samples via the pre paid courier service included with your test kit.

 

You will get your results for the Pyroluria test in 12 working days.

We will email your pyroluria test results to you.

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