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The TRUTH About What's *Really* Causing Your Fatigue & The "Root Cause" Protocol to Fix It, With Morley Robbins.

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Nov 22, 2025
Morley Robbins, a health coach and researcher known as the 'Magnesium Man', discusses the foundational role of minerals in energy production. He dives into copper's critical function in mitochondrial health and its relationship with iron and cholesterol. Robbins highlights the effects of modern diets on mineral availability and advocates for traditional food sources rich in copper. He explains how chronic stress can mislead anemia testing and outlines the Root Cause Protocol to restore balance in mineral levels, aiming to alleviate fatigue and improve overall health.
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INSIGHT

Copper Powers Mitochondrial Energy

  • Copper is essential for converting oxygen into water at mitochondrial complex IV, enabling ATP production.
  • Morley Robbins argues copper acts as the 'chef' that activates mitochondrial energy conversion.
INSIGHT

Iron-Induced Oxidative Stress Explained

  • Iron-induced oxidative stress (internal 'rusting') drives many health problems when unregulated.
  • Robbins positions copper as top of a mineral hierarchy because it regulates both iron and oxygen.
ADVICE

Don't Treat Blood Iron As The Whole Story

  • Do not assume low blood iron equals low tissue iron; blood tests can miss tissue iron overload.
  • Consider broader testing and context before taking iron supplements.
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