29. Mineral Balance, Nature’s Optimal Foods, and More Q&A with Morley Robbins

After our previous episode with the one and only Morley Robbins on the hot topic of iron, we knew we had to bring him back on the podcast to answer some of your questions!  In this episode, we dive into how you can increase your intake of copper and retinol both through food and supplementation.  Morley also sheds light on the far-reaching impacts of mineral imbalance on things like fertility, mental health, and autoimmunity.  If you benefited from Morley’s wisdom about iron earlier in this season, you will definitely want to join us for this part two episode!
Join us as we discuss:

Foods you can include in your diet to increase copper and retinol
The difference between whole food vitamin C and ascorbic acid
The relationship between minerals, stress, and infertility
Cod liver oil as a rich source of retinol
How mineral imbalances impact our psychological state
How a body’s inability to produce energy contributes to emotional dysregulation
What can happen when we adopt labels over our health conditions
Shifting our focus to prioritize energy balance over genetic patterns
Why some people feel better when taking iron supplements
What factors are often playing in the background of autoimmune dysfunction
How gut health impacts the body’s ability to absorb iron
Optimal levels of ferritin in the body
Shifting focus away from iron and towards copper and retinol in babies
Finding the right copper supplement

Resources mentioned:
Innate Response Supplements
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell
Rosita Cod Liver Oil
Jigsaw Health
Formula IQ Cod Liver Oil
Recuperate IQ Copper Supplement
Reverse Skin Aging Copper Cream
Sovereign Silver Copper Hydrosol
Organa Copper
Connect:
Morley Robbins | Website | Facebook Group
Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course
Fallon Lee | Instagram | Fallon’s Table 
Free downloads:
Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5-Step Guide
Metabolic Foods Guide
Looking for more?  Watch this episode on YouTube + visit the blog for show notes and transcript.
The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.