What is Pyrrole and what does it have to do with mental health? Glad you asked, this is a condition where there are too many pyrrole molecules in your body, the increase of these cells can cause mood swings and there is a connection to emotional, physical and mental health conditions.
Although pyrrole molecules do not seem to serve a function in our bodies we do know that excessive amounts can cause nutrient deficiencies particularly deficiencies in zinc and B6.
Some presentations of pyrrole are:
Physical Symptoms are:
The cause of pyrrole is unknown but it is thought that there is a hereditary link and/or stress can play a role in increasing pyrroles. The link to Pyrrole is commonly seen in the following conditions:
A simple urine test can detect if you have express pyrrole molecules, treatment is usually nutritional support and considering the zinc and B6 reduction it might be beneficial to add additional support of these plus others to reduce symptoms. If you have questions about this topic, just get in touch with me at info@mindhealthconnect.ca
Some presentations of pyrrole are:
- Irritablility
- Severe anxiety
- Significant changes in mood
- Short temper
- Severe depression
- Short-term memory
- Inability to manage everyday stresses
- Histrionic (melodramatic) behaviours
- Sensitivity to loud noises, lights, or both
Physical Symptoms are:
- Delayed puberty
- Nausea especially in the morning
- Stretch marks on the skin
- Pale skin that doesn’t tan easily
- Joint pain
- Leaky gut
- Allergies
- Premature greying
- White spots on nails
- Frequent infections
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Irritable Bowel – bloating
The cause of pyrrole is unknown but it is thought that there is a hereditary link and/or stress can play a role in increasing pyrroles. The link to Pyrrole is commonly seen in the following conditions:
- Anxiety disorders
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Schizophrenia
- Tourette’s Disorder
A simple urine test can detect if you have express pyrrole molecules, treatment is usually nutritional support and considering the zinc and B6 reduction it might be beneficial to add additional support of these plus others to reduce symptoms. If you have questions about this topic, just get in touch with me at info@mindhealthconnect.ca