Hi folks,
After reading some of the posts here on nutrition, I bought The Mood Cure recently. The book talks about a condition called pyroluria, a deficiency of B6 and zinc, and says that about 40% of alcoholics have it. I did some research on the internet as well, and from what I learned, alcoholics who drink to control anxiety often have this condition.
There is a urine test that can be done to determine whether you have it, and it can be treated with supplements, although apparently, from what I read, you have to work with a professional on the supps, because they can either not work or be toxic at the wrong levels.
Here's a link with information.
Diagnose-Me: Condition: Pyroluria
Has anyone else heard of this or been treated for it? I'm very seriously thinking about being tested for it.
insideout
After reading some of the posts here on nutrition, I bought The Mood Cure recently. The book talks about a condition called pyroluria, a deficiency of B6 and zinc, and says that about 40% of alcoholics have it. I did some research on the internet as well, and from what I learned, alcoholics who drink to control anxiety often have this condition.
There is a urine test that can be done to determine whether you have it, and it can be treated with supplements, although apparently, from what I read, you have to work with a professional on the supps, because they can either not work or be toxic at the wrong levels.
Here's a link with information.
Diagnose-Me: Condition: Pyroluria
Has anyone else heard of this or been treated for it? I'm very seriously thinking about being tested for it.
insideout