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Pyroluria

I have a genetic condition called Pyroluria. Now we know what was slowly sending me crazy.

I've found that by increasing my intake of vitamin B (B3 & B6 specifically) and increasing my intake of Zinc, has helped my ability to cope with stress. The other factor that has helped me cope with stress is my practicing CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), see your Psychologist and they can teach you the CBT.

Seeing as my three children also have this condition, the cost of buying a good liquid B and a Zinc that is easily absorbed by the body is rather prohibitive. We have found an alternative approach that supplies what's needed. We make a mix of Guiness Extra Stout (8ml) and Hardys Black Bottle Brandy (2ml). The Guiness supplies the B vitamins, the Brandy the Zinc in an easily digested form. We take this mix three times a day, morning, noon and night. If it has been a stressful day, we will take a fourth dose. It is like taking a homeopathic dose.

By doing this, we have had a very noticeble difference in the attitudes and behaviours of both myself and my children.

Feel free to email me (use the contact link at the top of the page) or if your in Australia, ring my mobile on 0410 460 333 and talk.

The www.diagnose-me.com web site says this: "Pyroluria is a familial disorder which occurs with stress, where an above-average amount of a substance consisting of "kryptopyrroles" circulate in the body. The substance is harmless in itself, but high levels of these pyrrolles systemically bind with B6 and zinc, preventing the use of these essential nutrients in the brain and body. The result is a myriad of symptoms, including severe inner tension, ongoing anxiety, poor stress control, fearfulness, and sometimes episodic anger."

The following links describe what Pyroluria is and how it's treated.