Mental Health

Based on the research of Dr. William Walsh of the Walsh Research Institute, who has identified specific chemical/nutrient imbalances that may contribute to one of the five biotypes of depression:

1. Undermethylation – Methylation is a process in the body that helps to regulate the production/activity of neurotransmitters and can affect the serotonin receptors. Individuals who are undermethylated have high levels of histamine (oxidative stress) in the blood, lessening their ability to maintain serotonin and aiding in symptoms of depression.
2. Pyrrole disorder –This is a combination of impaired serotonin production and extreme oxidative stress. These individuals have elevated urine pyrroles coupled with severe zinc and vitamin B-6 deficiency.
3. Folate deficiency (overmethylation) –  Adding an SSRI to a folate deficiency can lead to suicidal ideation.
4. Toxic metals – This can occur as a result of toxic metal overload from environmental factors such as lead that can be found in paint, some gasolines, and some drinking water.
5. High copper overload: These individuals tends to have high blood levels of copper, resulting in a dopamine deficiency and norepinephrine overload. High copper is often indicated in cases of postpartum depression.

• Kryptopyrrole
• Copper Serum
• Zinc Plasma
• Histamine Whole Blood
• Ceruloplasmin
• Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy
• TSH
• Homocysteine
• Complete Metabolic Panel (Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, eGFR If NonAfricn Am,  eGFR If Africn Am, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, Total Calcium, Total Protein, Albumin, Total Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST (SGOT)