
EP301: The Copper Cure with Morley Robbins
About this episode
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide affecting more than one billion people resulting in symptoms like:
- Weakness
- Impaired cognitive function
- Decreased immune function
- Developmental issue
And while many of us turn to iron supplements to raise iron levels - Morley Robbins, mineral
expert, author of the Copper Cure, and today's podcast guest, believes there is much more to the story.
In fact, Morley believes iron deficiency anemia is a copper, rather than iron, issue.
Tune in to this week's podcast for a fascinating exploration of iron-related issues, the best foods and supplements for improving iron status, and these fun facts…
- The valuable roles of copper for health
- Symptoms of copper-deficiency
- Why copper is misunderstood
- The true causes of anemia
- The food that cures anemia
- How to improve copper status
- Why ferritin is a poor marker for iron status in pregnancy
- Why too much iron is harmful
- The 3 best sources of whole-food copper
- How to properly test copper and iron status
- Common lifestyle factors that harm copper
- When vitamin A toxicity may not be a concern
- How to talk to your doctor about your copper/iron status
Morley has a grasp on the literature and practical implications of this topic, like no one else I have ever interviewed!!
I know you will love this conversation and I sincerely hope it's helpful!!
Valuable Resources:
Morley Robbins - Root Cause Protocol Institute
>>> Learn how your body works + How to support your health HERE!
Paleovalley Essential C Complex
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Paleovalley Organ Complex
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Paleovalley Supergreens
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