What is Pyroluria?

Pyroluria has been linked to people diagnosed with ADHD, schizophrenia, autism, alcoholism, manic depression, and depression.

However, medical experts are still wary about diagnosing pyroluria or even recognizing that patients have pyroluria because it is still considered a biomedical disorder.

Why?

Because of its transparent symptoms and its vitamin and mineral therapy.

With all of AJ’s medical issues this was one of the ones we were quite concerned about. Fortunately, he tested negative despite all of his symptoms. But, if you remember from my last post, pyroluria can also be connected to high copper levels.

Common emotional and physical characteristics of pyroluria.
Little or no dream recall
White spots on finger nails or light nails
Inability to eat breakfast +/- morning nausea
Dry and pale skin +/- do not tan +/- burn easy in sun
Sensitivity to bright light
Hypersensitive to noise
Argumentative/enjoy argument
Mood swings and emotional outbursts/temper
Preference for spicy or heavily flavored foods
Histrionic (dramatic)
Anxiousness
Abnormal body fat distribution (e.g. protruding abdomen)
Poor short term memory
Frequent headaches
Poor ability to cope with stress
Much higher capability & alertness in the evening, compared to mornings
Reading or writing disorder/difficulties
Significant growth after age 16 or stunting of growth
Sleep deprivation
Sweet acetone breath
Abdominal pain

What are the symptoms of Pyroluria imbalance?
Signs and symptoms of pyroluria are many. There seems to be a familial or genetic component. “A family history of mental illness and all-girl families especially if there is also a history of miscarried boys.
” Frequent ear infections as a child, as well as colds, fevers and chills.
” Fatigue
” Nervous exhaustion
” Insomnia
” Poor memory or inability to think clearly
” Hyperactivity
” Seizures
” Mood swings
” Lack of regular periods in girls
” Impotence in males
” Unusual smelling breath and body odour
” Inability to tolerate drugs and alcohol
” Cold hands and feet
” Abdominal pain
” Intolerance to some protein foods, drugs or alcohol
” Morning nausea and constipation
” Difficulty remembering dreams
” Frequent head colds and infections
” Stretch marks in the skin