No.1 Fatigue Expert: The Real Reason You're Always Tired (and how to fix it)

Why are you always tired, and could copper deficiency be part of the problem? Dr. Pompa and Morley Robbins explore how copper, iron, and magnesium relate to persistent fatigue, mitochondrial function, and your body’s ability to produce energy.Morley Robbins, creator of the Root Cause Protocol and author of CUre Your Fatigue, joins The Dr. Pompa Podcast to share his perspective on mineral balance and why fatigue deserves a closer look beyond a single blood test or supplement.The conversation explores copper’s role in cellular energy production, the relationship between copper and iron metabolism, and Robbins’ interpretation of low iron and ferritin results. They also discuss magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, and vitamin C—including Robbins’ concerns about how common supplement routines may affect mineral balance.In this episode:Copper deficiency and its relationship to fatigue and low energyMitochondria and how your cells produce energyIron deficiency, iron recycling, and the debate around ferritin testingCeruloplasmin, the protein involved in copper transport and iron metabolismZinc supplementation and its effects on copper absorptionMagnesium, stress, and the connections between vitamins A and DCopper-rich foods, copper peptides, and the Root Cause ProtocolRobbins’ perspective on soil depletion, glyphosate, and mineral availabilityIf you’re looking to better understand ongoing fatigue, mineral deficiencies, or the questions surrounding iron and copper, this discussion explores how these topics fit together—and why Robbins believes copper deserves more attention.Learn more about Morley Robbins and the Root Cause Protocol: therootcauseprotocol.comFollow The Dr. Pompa Podcast for more conversations about cellular health, nutrition, and the factors behind persistent symptoms.-------------------👉Dr. Daniel Pompa Social MediaInstagram: https://pom.pa/instagramFacebook: https://pom.pa/facebookX/Twitter: https://pom.pa/xWebsite: https://pom.pa/websiteStore: https://pom.pa/storeGot a Question? Message: https://pom.pa/message-------------------BEFORE YOU EMBARK ON ANY DIET OR NUTRITIONAL PLAN YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH YOUR PERSONAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT DISREGARD, AVOID OR DELAY OBTAINING MEDICAL OR HEALTH RELATED ADVICE FROM YOUR HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU MAY HAVE READ HERE. THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.