Following on from my recent post about the issues with copper overload, I wanted to share this information about how to calculate ratios of Zinc, Copper and Ceruloplasmin from blood tests as I have found it helpful. It allowed me to confirm my suspicion that copper may have been causing a lot of my symptoms by allowing me to work out how much unbound copper was floating around in my body as well as my zinc/copper ratio.
Does Pyrrole Disorder contribute to weight gain? I think it does for some of us. I’m pretty damn sure it does for me. And it seems that something as simple as taking the wrong supplement can, have a marked and rapid effect on my weight as I experienced last year…
I suffer from Pyroluria and this is my personal result from using this Betaine supplement, more commonly known as TMG or Trimethylglycine.
Some diagnosed with Pyroluria aren’t so lucky as they suffer from worsening symptoms with no relief in sight. Here’s how I’ve managed it successfully.