Dr. Mercola's Censored Library (Private Membership)

Dr. Mercola's Censored Library (Private Membership)

The Dangers of Copper Deficiency and Iron Overload

Iron is often viewed as a universal panacea that most people need more of, but nothing could be further from the truth. Discussion with Morley Robbins.

Dr. Joseph Mercola's avatar
Dr. Joseph Mercola
Nov 27, 2022
∙ Paid
dangers of iron overload copper deficiency

Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Iron and copper are highly interdependent and need to be considered together. Low ferritin is rarely indicative of low iron. In most cases, it’s a sign that copper insufficiency is preventing proper iron recycling

  • Copper deficiency will down-regulate several genes, including aldose …

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Dr. Mercola's Censored Library (Private Membership) to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Dr. Joseph Mercola
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture