The Freely Rooted Podcast 27. Are You Really Low In Iron? With Morley Robbins
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Sep 28, 2022 
Morley Robbins, a mineral researcher and founder of the Root Cause Protocol, shares his transformative health journey centered on the importance of minerals, particularly copper and iron. He explains how copper deprivation leads to oxidative stress and iron overload, emphasizing that common blood tests fail to capture true iron levels. Morley challenges the safety of iron supplementation during pregnancy, advocating for a whole-food approach instead. He also discusses how trusting one’s body during pregnancy can lead to healthier outcomes for both mother and baby.
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From Frozen Shoulder To Mineral Research
- Morley sought help for frozen shoulder and found relief after seeing Dr. Liz, who later became his wife.
- That encounter sparked his quest to find the 'innate healer' and led to his mineral research.
Question Routine Iron In Pregnancy
- Avoid routine iron fortification or infusions in pregnancy without understanding maternal physiology.
- Discuss research like Philip Steer's study and prioritize maternal-fetal energetics before adding iron.
Placental Copper-Iron Shuttle
- The placenta uses ceruloplasmin, hephaestin, and zyklopen to shuttle copper and iron between mother and fetus.
- Fetal development depends on controlled oxygen handling and copper-enabled energy production.
