Pyroluria is characterized by elevated urine kryptopyrrole levels, which result in a dramatic deficiency of zinc and vitamin B6 as well as biotin and GLA (essential fatty acid).
DHA Laboratory performs an accurate pyrrole result urine test. You purchase your kit here.
Please do not expect to have every symptom or condition listed below.
Symptoms of Pyrrole Disorder vary but may include:
Mauve colored urine
Morning nausea
Tendency to delay or skip breakfast
Very dry skin
Affinity for spicy and salty foods
Pale skin, inability to tan
White spots in nail beds
Sensitivity to bright lights
Sensitivity to loud noises
Poor wound healing
Joint pains
Premature graying of hair
Psoriasis
Delicate facial features
“Fruity” breath and/or body odor
Coarse eyebrow hair
Stretch marks (striae) on skin
Long arms, legs and fingers
Extreme mood swings
Severe inner tension
Severe anxiety
Tendency to stay up very late
High irritability and temper
History of underachievement
Histrionic behavior
Severe depression
Fear of airplane travel, tornadoes, etc.
Obsessions with negative thoughts
Little or no dream recall
Poor short-term memory
History of a reading disorder
Autoimmune disorders
Severe oxidative stress
Poor growth
Delayed puberty
Spleen-area pain
Frequent infections
Abnormal EEG
Abnormal fat distribution
Abnormal or absent menstrual periods
Poor muscle development
Pyroluria is Frequently Identified in:
Behavior disorders
Autism
Asperger’s
ADHD
ADD
Depression
Assaultive / Aggressive / Violent Behavior
Schizophrenia
What You Get
Test results are sent directly to you from Cometa Wellness Center. These will include Dr. Cometa’s preliminary feedback suggesting whether or not you should consider scheduling a follow-up consulting appointment with Dr. Cometa to get a full interpretation of the results.