Over the past week we’ve been discussing the mauve factor (also known as kryptopyrrole) which can be a physical cause for depression and other mental health disorders that runs in families. And let me say that it can be easily treated with nutritional supplements once you know its the cause of your depression or other mental illness.

Now one of the questions I know you’re asking is ‘Where does the Mauve factor come from and why does it cause depression?’ Let me now discuss this issue today.

What is the cause of the Mauve Factor?

Well firstly I want to let you know that it’s not really sure why some people suffer from high levels of the mauve factor and the mental health issues that go along with it. It is known to run in families- so there’s probably a genetic factor.

The Mauve Factor, Depression and Stress.

What is known is that stress can increase the amount of the mauve factor in those with the genetic tendency. The stress can be in the form of emotional stress (job stress, grief, financial stress, fear etc) or it can be physical stress (an accident, partying too hard, not sleeping enough, an infection, the flu etc). It’s known that stress is one of the major risk factors for mental health illness including depression. It’s possible that in many people the stress leads to high levels of the Mauve factor.

So How Does the Mauve Factor Lead to Depression?

The Mauve factor is a chemical that is known to be toxic to the brain and nervous system. This is one reason people can experience depression, anxiety and other psychological symptoms if the mauve factor is in high levels.

Another reason the Mauve Factor can cause depression is because it ’steels’ important vitamin and minerals from the body. The mauve factor binds to zinc and vitamin B6. When the mauve factor leaves the body in the urine, it takes the zinc and vitamin B6 with it. The result is vitamin B6 and zinc deficiencies.

The Brain Needs Zinc and Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 and zinc are needed to make serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain. When there is a zinc and vitamin B6 deficiency (like when someone has high mauve levels), the brain cannot function properly. The way to treat the Mauve Factor is to take high doses of zinc and vitamin B6 supplements. It’s been shown that with these nutrients, that many people’s depression (who have the Mauve Factor) can lift in 1 week! I’ve seen it with my own eyes, and for some this is a ‘miracle’ cure. The reason is because it’s actually treating, or compensating for, the real cause of their depression.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the Mauve Factor and how to test for it, and the best doses of supplements to treat it, you can get all of the practical information, and the scientific evidence (for your doctor) by getting a copy of my recent book “Breaking Free: Exposing the biochemical causes of depression”.

Alternatively, if you’d like to find out about other physical causes of depression, that can be treated naturally, get a copy of my free depression report by visiting www.breakingfreefromdepression.com/free-report.

Hope this information helps bring freedom to you.

All the best.

Janelle

Dr Janelle Sinclair

BSc, MSc, PhD (Biochemistry), NZNMA

For many people who struggle from depression, there is a family genetic link. Other family members – mother, father, aunty, uncle, sister, brother, cousin – may suffer from depression, bipolar, anxiety, autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), behavioural issues, or suicidal tendencies. It can be discouraging thinking that because it is genetic, that there’s nothing you can do about it- that there’s no cure. Take heart. Even though you may have a genetic tendency for depression, it doesn’t mean it has to control you.

Over the next couple of blogs I’m going to discuss one physical cause of depression that runs in families called the Mauve Factor (also known as kryptopyrroles). You don’t have to be defined by this genetic cause for depression, it can be easily treated with simple nutritional supplements.

What is the Mauve Factor/ Kryptopyrroles?

The Mauve factor (or Mauve for short) is an overlooked cause of depression and other mental health issues. It has formerly been known as kryptopyrroles. The Mauve factor is a substance made in the body that is toxic to both the brain and nervous system. The knowledge that the Mauve factor is toxic to the cells of the brain explains why individuals with high-Mauve levels may experience depression and other mental health disorders.

The Mauve factor was first discovered by Dr Abram Hoffer, a researcher and psychiatrist, in the 1960s. His research group found that high levels of Mauve were present in a large number of schizophrenic patients. When these schizophrenic patients were in remission (i.e. they had no symptoms of schizophrenia), the level of Mauve in these individuals was reduced to normal amounts.

Increased levels of Mauve are found in up to eighty percent of those with schizophrenia, but are also found in high levels in other mental health conditions.

Common Mental Health Disorders with High Mauve Levels:

• Depression
• Alcoholism & Addictions
• Autism & Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Criminal Behaviors.

High-Mauve, Depression, and Mental Health

Studies show that up to fifty percent of those suffering from manic depression and twenty to eighty percent of alcoholics have high levels of Mauve. Having these higher levels of Mauve is referred to as being ‘high-Mauve’. High-Mauve is often associated with anxiety, a high level of inner tension, and explosive mood swings. If you were ‘an awkward child or teenager’ this relates to you too.

Next time I’ll discuss other physical symptoms of the Mauve Factor. These indicators, like stretch marks, white dots in your finger nails, and sore joints, can be ‘tell-tale’ signs for being ‘high-Mauve’.

If you want to find out about more biochemical causes of depression that run in the family get your copy of my free depression report by visiting www.breakingfreefromdepression.com/free-report.

Talk to you next time.

Janelle

Dr Janelle Sinclair

BSc, MSc, PhD (Biochemistry), NZNMA