Mood Imbalances, Violent Behavior, and Schizophrenia – A common link to clostridia bacteria and the toxin called HPHPA
For years I have been advocating to parents (for their children) and physicians (for their patients) to make sure they perform the Organic Acid Test (OAT) or minimally the Microbial Organic Test (mOAT) from Great Plains Laboratory to measure levels of yeast markers, i.e. arabinose, tartaric acid and the clostridia bacteria marker HPHPA. Many people focus solely on yeast, but often do not realize that clostridia bacteria are problematic too and can lead to adverse behavior including psychosis, aggression, self-injury and violent outbursts in extreme situations. Many times just treating yeast and not addressing clostridia bacteria will back fire leading to deterioration in a child’s condition. I learned years ago with a child who showed the classic yeast behavior of giddiness, goofiness and inappropriate laughter, excessive self-stimulatory behavior, and heightened sensory needs. We treated for candida and instead of seeing improvement the child became extremely agitated, aggressive and self-abusive. Subsequent OAT testing revealed elevated HPHPA. What the treatment for candida apparently had done was unveil an underlying clostridia problem. Treatment with appropriate antibiotics and probiotics (Culturelle) resolved the problem. The relationship between candida and clostridia is complex, but in those kids neurologically sensitive to the biotoxins of these organisms the adverse effects can be profound.
HPHPA called 3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxypropionic acid is an abnormal metabolite of clostridia species. It specifically interferes with a converting enzyme for dopamine which can lead to imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain that contribute to psychological problems seen in autism, as well as schizophrenia. An excellent article from Dr. Shaw from Great Plains Laboratory about clostridia and HPHPA is worth reading – HERE
Dr. Kurt Woeller is passionate about health. This includes physical, mental, and spiritual health, as well as financial well-being which makes all other three much easier to pursue. He is a physician dedicated to natural living and healing with an emphasis on fitness, nutrition and bringing more joy to yourself and others as the keystone to a Long Full Life. To learn more about Dr. Woeller visit www.Dr.Woeller.com.
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