What is a Kryptopyrrole test?
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.
What is Kryptopyrrole?
Kryptopyrroles are a natural by-product of the process that produces haemoglobin in the blood and in a healthy body they are excreted through the urine and are of no concern.
How much zinc and B6 should I take for 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.
How long does a pyrrole test take?
Turnaround time of test is generally 10-14 working days.
What is the mauve factor?
“Mauve Factor” was once mistaken for kryptopyrrole but is the hydroxylactam of hemopyrrole, hydroxyhemopyrrolin-2-one (HPL). Treatment with nutrients–particularly vitamin B6 and zinc–reduces urinary excretion of HPL and improves diverse neurobehavioral symptoms in subjects with elevated urinary HPL.
How do you treat pyrrole?
The good news is that once diagnosed, Pyrrole can easily be treated using natural medicines such as zinc and B6 in combination with a low-inflammatory diet.
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.
Is there a blood test for vitamin B6 deficiency?
A Vitamin B6 Test detects Vitamin B6 levels in the blood. Also Known As: B6, Vitamin, PLP, Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine. Preparation: Fasting for 10-12 hours required.
What kind of test is kryptopyrrole used for?
Urine kryptopyrrole. This is a discredited test used by naturopaths and orthomolecular psychiatry practitioners. Excessive pyrrole excretion in the urine was originally claimed to be causative and diagnostic of a specific form of schizophrenic porphyria.
When do I get my home kryptopyrrole test results?
The home Kryptopyrrole test contains: Test results are sent to one of our professional health practitioners within 14 business days for evaluation. Our practitioners contact you with the results and recommendations on any findings via email, mail or phone so you’ll know exactly what you need to do if the results come back positive.
How are urinary pyrroles tested at safe analytical laboratories?
Urinary Pyrrole Analysis – What we test for 1 The urinary pyrrole test forms part of an array of tests used by doctors for diagnosing behavioural disorders in… 2 The presence of urinary pyrroles can be established using a colorimetric biochemical screening test adapted from Carl… 3 SAFE Analytical Laboratories is TGA licenced. More
What kind of test do you do for pyroluria?
The Pyroluria Test is also known as the Kryptopyrrole Test or Mauve Factor Test and is essential for anyone wanting to know if they suffer from Pyroluria or Pyrrole Disorder.