We’ve been taught to see a low number on a blood test and immediately ask how to bring it back up.
Low iron? Add iron. Low ferritin? Increase iron. Feeling exhausted? Maybe you’re anemic.
But the human body is rarely that simple.
In this episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable., I sit down with Morley Robbins, founder of the Root Cause Protocol and author of Cure Your Fatigue, for a deep conversation about iron dysregulation, copper, energy production, and why he believes we need to rethink some commonly accepted ideas about mineral health.
Iron Is Only One Piece of the Story
One of Morley’s central arguments is that we focus heavily on getting enough iron without paying nearly enough attention to how the body regulates and recycles it.
Iron doesn’t operate independently. Morley explains the important role copper plays in iron metabolism and introduces us to ceruloplasmin, a copper-containing protein involved in moving iron through the body.
This creates a much bigger question: When iron or ferritin appears low on bloodwork, is simply adding more iron always the answer, or should we be investigating why those markers are low?
Minerals, Mitochondria, and Energy
Our conversation quickly moves beyond iron.
We explore the relationship between copper and mitochondrial energy production, along with vitamin A, thyroid function, histamine, methylation, stress, supplementation, and genetic expression.
This is where the conversation becomes especially relevant to epigenetics.
Your genes don’t exist in isolation. Your nutrition, stress, environment, metabolic health, and ability to produce energy are constantly interacting with your biology. A genetic variant may show us a potential vulnerability, but it doesn’t automatically tell us what is happening inside your body today.
Stop Chasing One Number
I don’t believe good health comes from blindly following one marker, one supplement, or one expert. It comes from learning how to investigate the bigger picture.
Morley brings strong perspectives to this conversation, and some challenge conventional approaches to iron, supplementation, and mineral health. That’s exactly why this discussion is worth having.
We need to stay curious. We need to understand mechanisms. And we need to ask better questions before assuming that changing one number will solve everything.
If you’ve struggled with fatigue, low iron, ferritin issues, thyroid concerns, or unexplained symptoms, this episode will give you an entirely different lens through which to consider what your body may be telling you.
Listen to the full conversation with Morley Robbins on Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.
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Phone: 847-922-8061
Email: morleyrobbins@gmail.com
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Articles Mentioned:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/medical-hypotheses/vol/71/issue/2
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Learn More about Morley Robbins:
Morley Robbins is the creator and founder of The Root Cause Protocol. Morley received his BA in Biology from Denison University in Ohio and holds an MBA from George Washington University in healthcare administration. Morley has trained in wellness coaching, nutritional counselling, and functional diagnostic nutrition.
Morley’s research saw him deciphering the intricate relationship between magnesium, iron, copper, and calcium as a way to free ourselves from illness and dis-ease. As a certified health coach with an expertise in Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), Morley has performed thousands of RCP one-on-one consultations, helping people feel better by getting to the root cause of their symptoms.
Learn More about Susan Robbins:
Susan is a retired law enforcement officer and an accomplished Certified Epigenetic Human Performance Coach with a diverse and extensive background in wellness. She began her wellness career in 2015 as a holistic health and stress management coach. Her passion for helping others led her to expand her expertise into epigenetics in 2019, where she discovered the missing piece of the health optimization puzzle: Personalized health.
As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Level 2 Apeiron Zoh Epigenetic Human Performance Coach (DNA), and Certified PH360 Coach through Precision Health Alliance, Susan has developed a unique approach to health and wellness through completely personalized health. She is the proud recipient of the 2023 Precision Health Alliance Coach of the Year award. Susan works with clients to elevate their health and overall quality of life by understanding their unique needs based on their genetic makeup, taking out the guesswork, and getting results.
