Pyrrole disorder, also known as pyroluria and kryptopyrrole disorder, is a condition characterized by the excessive production of a hemoglobin byproduct, during the normal breakdown process, called kryptopyrrole. These kryptopyrroles bind to zinc and vitamin B6, leading to a deficiency of these nutrients. As a result, individuals with pyrrole disorder may experience a range of symptoms such as anxiety, depression, poor stress management, and difficulty with social interactions. They may also experience physical symptoms like poor immune function, poor wound healing, stretch marks and eczema, poor digestion and nutrient malabsorption, and poor night vision.

When ordering your pyrrole test here, patients will receive a test kit from DHA Labs of Chicago. THe kit will arrive by USPS, with complete instructions and a return prepaid envelope.

If the pyrrole test results are found to be elevated, the physician will likely want to test for copper overload. This is because zinc deficiency from pyroluria often leads to copper overload, which can cause symptoms similar to pyroluria. The degree of copper overload is determined by a calculation based on levels of plasma zinc, copper and ceruloplasmin.

Second Opinion Physician provides a telemedicine service to assist with evaluation and treatment of pyroluria.