Cryptopyrroluria (CPU) is an inherited biochemical-enzymatic metabolic disorder in which the synthesis of haem (red blood pigment) is impaired. This disorder was described in detail by Karl C. Pfeiffer almost 40 years ago, but has been largely forgotten since then. The metabolic disorder leads to the loss of a number of important trace elements, which can provoke physical, mental and psychological exhaustion and fatigue. Also, KPU produces toxic intermediate metabolites that can lead to psychological and neurological symptoms.
Cryptopyrroluria is largely levelled under normal living conditions. But under the influence of stress, this metabolic disorder can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms.
An orthomolecular therapeutic approach is used in the treatment of cryptopyrroluria. Its essence is to effectively replace micronutrients that are lost as a result of this metabolic disorder.
