The Medical Advisor

C15:0, also known as pentadecanoic acid, is an odd-chain saturated fat primarily found in dairy products, some fish, and certain plants. The story of C15:0's importance begins in an unlikely place — with dolphins. Since Venn-Watson and her team’s groundbreaking work with dolphins, scientific interest in C15:0 has surged, and there are now more than 100 papers on C15:0 and its benefits. However, despite the increased research, few people have heard of C15:0. Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist, was brought on board the Navy's Marine Mammal program about 20 years ago to help understand aging in dolphins and protect their health. The Navy has been caring for a population of dolphins for over 60 years, and these dolphins are living much longer in captivity (40 to 50+ years) compared to their wild counterparts (around 20 years). As these dolphins aged, researchers noticed they developed conditions similar to humans, including chronic inflammation, high cholestero...

The Root Cause Protocol (RCP), developed by Morley Robbins, is a health and nutrition program designed to address underlying health issues through targeted dietary and supplement recommendations. It offers various kits to guide users through different phases, promoting overall wellness. Morley Robbins, MBA, CHC, a repeat guest, is the founder of the Magnesium Advocacy Group. He’s best known as the Magnesium Man, and is the author of “ Cu-RE Your Fatigue: The Root Cause and How to Fix It on Your Own ,” in which he explains the roles of magnesium, copper, iron, vitamins A and D and other essential nutrients. His Root Cause Protocol  is the implementation of that information. Morley Robbins and Dr Joseph Mercola are currently planning to write a book together, which will focus on the little-understood importance of copper and its interaction with iron. As explained by Robbins, if copper is lacking in your diet, iron will build up in your liver, which changes its physiology and immuno...

Iron is necessary for life as it is essential to transfer oxygen into your tissues. Hemoglobin, the protein in your red blood cells that contains iron at its core, reversibly binds to oxygen and supplies your tissues with it. Without proper oxygenation, your cells quickly start dying. Iron is also a key component of various proteins and enzymes, and is involved in energy production, immune function, metabolism and endocrine function. For these reasons, low iron (anemia) can cause significant health problems. However, what many don't realize is that excess iron is actually more common than iron deficiency , and iron overload can be even more problematic. Because your body has a limited capacity to excrete iron, it can easily build up in organs like your liver, heart and pancreas. This is dangerous because iron is a potent oxidizer that can damage your tissues and contribute to a variety of health problems, including but not limited to: Cirrhosis...