Dangers of Copper Deficiency and Iron Overload (2025)
By Dr Joseph Mercola Some people claim they feel better when they take iron supplements, but the effects are short-lived and can be deceptive because the issue usually isn’t a deficiency in iron. Rather, this mineral that allows for proper iron recycling and the function of over 300 genes may be in short supply instead. Here, I interview (video below) repeat guest Morley Robbins , MBA, CHC,1 founder of the Magnesium Advocacy Group and author of “ Cu-RE Your Fatigue: The Root Cause and How to Fix It on Your Own .” While we’ve discussed the topic of iron and copper before , the percentage of doctors and natural medical clinicians who understand his work is probably about 1% or less, so it’s well worth revisiting. Besides, it’s near-impossible to learn this information in a single interview without repeated review of these vital principles. Iron is often viewed as a universal panacea that most need more of, but nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is that almo...