096 - Mineral Misinformation: Why Most of Us Are Getting Copper and Iron Wrong with Morley Robbins

Morley Robbins is back for episode #5 on copper!To get up to speed, you may want to listen to episodes 59, 60, 63 and 67.This has been a very popular series, and 5 episodes is a testament to this important and sadly misunderstood mineral and its importance in our physiology.Is an iron deficiency really causing anemia?Do you really need to supplement with iron? If so, why do you only feel better for a blip in time?That iron isn't running through you, it's accumulating and that is a dangerous thing. It's time to turn the spotlight onto copper.We dig into why so many people are misled about mineral balance, how stress and modern life disrupt our bodies, and what you can do to truly support your health. There are some great fundamental basics to be learned here, so tune in and share it around!04:59 – Personal stories and real-life results reveal the truth about health05:18 – Few practitioners understand the importance of copper and iron balance05:38 – The root cause protocol explained and how to access it06:03 – Common fallacies about copper toxicity and why blood tests can be misleading06:47 – Where copper is stored in the body and why only 1% is in the blood08:41 – The myth of “toxic” copper in blood and what’s really happening when copper is released10:12 – All chronic health problems start with oxidative stress; copper’s unique role in prevention10:68 – Five main things that destabilize ceruloplasmin (blood sugar, ascorbic acid, birth control, HRT, antibiotics)12:11 – Why copper can build up in the liver (Wilson’s disease) and the importance of retinol for copper metabolism13:00 – “Nutritional immunity”—how the body hides iron during stress to protect itself15:30 – Most daily iron needs are met by recycling, not diet, and why this is misunderstood16:18 – The difference in iron recycling between men and women, and what happens after menopause18:31 – The connection between vitamin A and copper, and why plant-based diets can fall short19:88 – How to accurately assess copper and iron status, and where to find the right blood tests20:20 – The dangers of high-dose zinc and its impact on copper and iron balance21:10 – The impact of citric acid, processed foods, and glyphosate on mineral absorption22:43 – The importance of ancestral diets and avoiding processed foods for mineral health27:20 – Iron accumulation with age and its role in aging and disease28:65 – Rethinking “iron deficiency anemia” and the importance of copper in recycling iron29:54 – How certain drugs deplete copper and can lead to misdiagnosed anemia30:31 – Copper’s role in fighting infections and why antibiotics can make things worse33:41 – The importance of real food, organ meats, and traditional diets for mineral balance41:10 – Copper’s critical role in immune function and why deficiency is often overlooked49:50 – The truth about iron and copper in pregnancy, and why standard testing and supplementation may be harmful54:50 – Where to learn more about the Root Cause Protocol, Morley’s work, and how to get supportI hope you enjoy yet another fact-filled interview with Morley.Be sure to share it with your friends and family. Iron accumulation affects almost all of us.And I will say it again... we are electrical beings and our capacity to properly house our spirit and have a healthy physical form requires proper mineralization!Support me and check out my store page for discounts on various products at: https://www.sovereigncollective.org/shop/Learn more about Morley and The Root Cause Protocol:https://www.facebook.com/groups/388392151228860https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseprotocol/http://therootcauseprotocol.comGet Morley's book:https://therootcauseprotocol.com/book/Activate FIQ Supplements;https://activatefiq.com/Get trained on the RCP:Learn the protocol for yourselfIf you like what you heard here then please share! This podcast is being censored so it depends on people like you to spread the word.----------------------------------------------------------Are you concerned about the future of our children?The world needs more conscious parents. Stop raising children who need to recover from their childhoods! Get your online program chock full of interviews with world renowned experts here:http://www.sovereigncollective.org/gettheguideEmail me: sascha at sovereigncollective dot orgRead less