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The unique benefits of magnesium with Morley Robbins

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Paul Saladino1h 31m · 2023-10-31

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Well SupportedPlasma or red blood cell magnesium tests are useful for ruling out severe deficiency but should not be used to determine optimal or sufficient magnesium levels.Well SupportedOrganic forms of magnesium supplements, such as magnesium glycinate, citrate, and lactate, are generally much more bioavailable than inorganic forms.Well SupportedHeart and Soil's 'Skin Hair and Nails' product, containing trachea and scapular cartilage, liver, and bone marrow, is beneficial for skin, hair, nails, bones, and joints.Well SupportedConsuming liver can significantly improve quality of life due to its dense nutrient profile.Well SupportedAn effective dose of liver is approximately 0.5 to 1 ounce per day, which provides significant amounts of choline, vitamin A, K2, selenium, zinc, and copper.

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Well SupportedAn iron comprehensive panel should include serum iron, TIBC, ferritin, and percentage of transferrin saturation.

Well SupportedMagnesium threonate is more effective at crossing the gut-blood barrier compared to other magnesium compounds.

Well SupportedA fasting insulin level of 8.6 micro IU/mL is likely too high for most people, contributing to the high prevalence of metabolic syndrome.

Well SupportedAn ounce of liver is unlikely to cause copper overload due to the body's regulation of copper and zinc.

Well SupportedMetabolic dysfunction is a more accurate and nuanced term than insulin resistance for describing the root of chronic disease.

Well SupportedOver 90% of the US population exhibits indicators of metabolic dysfunction.

Well SupportedAn animal-based diet is the best source of magnesium, negating the need for supplementation or electrolytes, and avoiding foods that deplete magnesium.

Well SupportedMeat contains a significant amount of magnesium, approximately 100 milligrams per pound of red meat.

Not SupportedHoof and hide gelatin is a low-quality, less bioavailable form of collagen compared to higher-quality sources like cartilage from the trachea and scapula.

Well SupportedThe conversion rate of beta-carotene from plants to bioactive retinoic acid is very low, around 19,000 to 1.

Well SupportedConsuming organ meats from good quality farms is critical for optimal human health.

Well SupportedTarget blood iron levels are 25-100 for women and 30-150 for men.

Well SupportedFructose found in fruit and honey is not inherently bad for humans, especially when consumed seasonally and locally.

Well SupportedA high fructose diet, as commonly consumed today, is devastating to human metabolism.

Partially SupportedConsuming over a pound of sweet potatoes daily is needed to meet the RDA for vitamin A, compared to a few grams of liver.

Partially SupportedCollagen from trachea and scapula cartilage may assist in wound healing.

Partially SupportedThe research of Weston A. Price highlights the importance of nutrient-dense ancestral foods.

Partially SupportedDietary and lifestyle factors such as penicillin, antibiotics, glyphosate, and nutrient-poor soils can deplete copper levels.

Partially SupportedA ceruloplasmin to uric acid ratio of 7.5 is considered ideal.

Well SupportedUric acid is a byproduct of mitochondrial energy production failure, indicating a one-way pathway into uric acid formation from ATP breakdown.

Partially SupportedStrong magnesium status minimizes oxidative stress, while copper deficiency impairs iron and oxygen regulation, causing chronic oxidative stress.

Partially SupportedCharles Poliquin required RBC magnesium levels to be at least 6.0-6.5 for optimal performance, which is unachievable without addressing iron overload and improving copper status.

Partially SupportedEating fruit, honey, and animal products is beneficial, especially when locally sourced and aligning with ancestral dietary patterns.

Not SupportedThe common medical belief that anemia and copper toxicity coexist is incorrect; the opposite is often true.

Well SupportedMagnesium deficiency is a widespread issue in humans, and there is a problem with magnesium for humans.

Partially SupportedSensitivity to topical magnesium spray may indicate iron toxicity.

Partially SupportedMagnesium deficiency is common and can be exacerbated by stressors, leading to magnesium loss.

Partially SupportedOrgan extracts were shown to increase the size of corresponding organs in animals in German studies from the 1950s/1960s.

Partially SupportedHemoglobin accounts for approximately 70% of the body's iron, and myoglobin accounts for another 10%.

Partially SupportedIncreased iron levels in the body may necessitate higher copper intake.

Partially SupportedLiver from regeneratively raised, grass-fed cows is a valuable source of bioavailable copper and vitamin A.

Partially SupportedCopper is essential for ferroportin, which facilitates iron export from red blood cells, and deficiency leads to larger, more dangerous red blood cells.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate chelates copper at a rate a billion times faster than magnesium and a thousand times faster than zinc.

Partially SupportedSecreted ferritin originates from the spleen during red blood cell turnover and may reflect spleen health rather than iron status.

Partially SupportedDouglas Kell posits that rising ferritin is not a sign of iron vitality but of organ pathophysiology, and ideally, ferritin levels should be zero.

Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup affects human health differently than fructose found in fruit and honey.

Partially SupportedThe Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) is the most predictive metric for mortality or morbidity among commonly tested human metrics.

Partially SupportedFerritin, a storage protein for iron, accounts for about 10% of the body's iron and exists in three forms: heavy chain, light chain, and secreted ferritin.

Partially SupportedFerritin heavy chain requires bioavailable copper for iron uptake and release.

Partially SupportedHigh fructose intake from drinks and packaged goods is a concern, but fructose from fruit is less concerning.

Partially SupportedIdeal uric acid levels for adults are around 4, with levels around 5 potentially leading to weight gain.

Partially SupportedSecreted ferritin is an abridged form missing 10 amino acids and is not supposed to be in the blood.

Partially SupportedA significant portion of chronic illnesses may be linked to copper deficiency.

Not SupportedVegan and vegetarian diets are impractical for meeting nutrient needs, requiring large food volumes to match the nutritional value of small amounts of meat or liver.

Partially SupportedMorley Robbins has a history of high ferritin (over 300) and has undergone phlebotomy to lower it to 60-70.

Not SupportedThe nutritional medical science world tends towards reductionism, treating all fructose as equivalent without considering nuances.

Partially SupportedOxygen is the primary driver of aging through oxidative stress.

Partially SupportedChronic oxidative stress is a principal factor in metabolic syndrome, which affects approximately 40% of people over 60 globally.

Partially SupportedAn epidemic of fatigue is connected to metabolic dysfunction.

Partially SupportedThe spike protein is homologous to hepcidin, an iron hormone that negatively regulates iron, and ceruloplasmin positively regulates copper.

Partially SupportedCopper deficiency upregulates the gene ferritin light chain.

Partially SupportedMorley Robbins intends to eat a small amount of fresh liver daily to address potential copper and vitamin A deficiencies.

Partially SupportedFructose is twice as sweet as table sugar but 10 times more destructive due to its properties.

Partially SupportedFructose metabolism produces sorbitol, which chelates 97% of the body's copper.

Partially SupportedAn average goat requires 5-10 mg of copper daily to stay healthy, which is proportionally higher than the recommended human intake.

Partially SupportedA daily intake of 2-4 mg of copper supplementation is recommended.

Partially SupportedCopper deficiency is prevalent and impacts thousands of enzymes.

Partially SupportedRegenerative agriculture produces high-quality food with healthy soils that are not monocropped or glyphosate-sprayed.

Partially SupportedExhaust copper-rich foods and appropriate copper supplements before considering iron supplements or infusions.

Partially SupportedIncreased Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) may indicate excess iron, potentially leading to cytokine storms.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino may monitor and potentially increase ferritin levels due to a history of copper deficiency.

Partially SupportedHumans may need more copper than currently recommended, especially with high dietary iron intake.

Partially SupportedLow serum iron in women, especially below 20-30, may indicate inefficient iron recycling and potentially insufficient bioavailable copper.

Partially SupportedAnemia is often misdiagnosed as iron deficiency without considering copper status, with copper deficiency anemia potentially being the dominant form of anemia globally.

Partially SupportedMorley Robbins prefers serum ferritin levels around 20, with levels above 150 for women and 300 for men triggering concern.

Partially SupportedCopper is essential for iron transport, enabling iron to attach to transferrin twice as fast.

Partially SupportedSerum iron, representing 1% of total iron, is a critical marker for iron recycling efficiency.

Partially SupportedThe recommended daily magnesium intake is 5 milligrams per pound of body weight, based on Mildred Seelig's formula of 10 mg/kg.

Partially SupportedThe magnesium in cacao may not be highly bioavailable due to oxalates and phytic acid, and chocolate can contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium.

Partially SupportedMagnesium is essential for thousands of enzymes in the human body, and its deficiency can impair overall bodily function.

Partially SupportedTen sprays of topical magnesium deliver approximately 200 milligrams of magnesium.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino experienced his most significant magnesium deficiency when he was a raw vegan.

Partially SupportedThe quality of supplements, including contaminants, excipients, and binders, significantly impacts their effectiveness.

Partially SupportedMagnesium-rich water, particularly from Poland with high bicarbonate, enhances magnesium absorption.

Partially SupportedTransdermal magnesium can rejuvenate the body.

Partially SupportedAnimal foods and actual food can be a good source of magnesium.

Partially SupportedTransdermal magnesium absorption is possible, as evidenced by the high magnesium content of ocean water and the skin's capacity to absorb nutrients.

Partially SupportedA 2004 study by Bruce Ames and David Kilia found that tissues can contain up to 10 times more iron than is detected in the blood.

Partially SupportedA lack of bioavailable copper, exacerbated by glyphosate, high fructose intake, and fourth-generation antibiotics, may contribute to a pandemic.

Partially SupportedThe body's copper levels (around 100mg) are significantly lower than iron levels (5000mg).

Partially SupportedSome individuals taking 4 mg of copper supplementation daily have resolved fatigue and achieved blood sugar control.

Partially SupportedIron accumulation in organs is a root cause of metabolic breakdown and rising oxidative stress.

Partially SupportedSufficient energy is required for the body to function optimally and maintain balance.

Partially SupportedA lifetime of copper deficiency or a genetic predisposition to overly absorbing iron could contribute to high iron levels, especially with a diet rich in meat and organs.

Partially SupportedSerum ferritin, introduced in 1972, became the primary measure of iron status, shifting focus from circulating iron to stored iron.

Partially SupportedCopper deficiency is identified when MCV, MCH, and MCHC are low and RDW is high.

Partially SupportedCopper and iron are interdependent and must be considered together to understand oxidative stress levels.

Partially SupportedAncestral diets in the 1930s-40s provided 4-6 mg of copper daily, whereas the modern RDA is 0.9 mg/day.

Partially SupportedRegenerative farming practices can improve the mineral content of soils.

Partially SupportedA low copper diet leads to high iron levels in the liver.

Partially SupportedIdeal serum copper levels are 100 and ideal ceruloplasmin levels are 30, based on 1960 research.

Partially SupportedCopper plays a role in preventing or slowing the production of uric acid.

Partially SupportedCopper plays a critical role in helping the body clear sugar before insulin is needed, as evidenced by Mes disease children who are glucose intolerant and copper-starved.

Partially SupportedHumans require twice as much insulin to clear the same amount of glucose now compared to the early 1980s.

Partially SupportedWidespread hormone and insulin resistance may stem from a lack of activation due to copper deficiency.

Partially SupportedAn excess of iron leads to magnesium loss.

Partially SupportedMorley Robbins experienced significant magnesium deficiency during a seven-month raw vegan phase due to low bioavailability of magnesium from sprouted almonds.

Partially SupportedA full iron panel includes red blood cell magnesium, zinc, ferritin, serum iron, hemoglobin, percent saturation, serum copper, and ceruloplasmin.

Partially SupportedGreen foods contain magnesium in their chlorophyll center, but modern food processing may affect its nutritional content.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino aims to increase his magnesium intake beyond previous targets, including topical magnesium spray and dietary sources like orange juice, milk, and coconut water.

Partially SupportedMorley Robbins obtains magnesium through dietary sources, topical magnesium spray, and ocean immersion.

Partially SupportedTesting soil and liver sources for copper content ensures adequate intake of bioavailable copper.

Partially SupportedNutrition advice should focus on metabolism, enzyme function, and energy production.

Partially SupportedHigh iron intake from cereals and supplements suppresses copper metabolism, leading to increased iron accumulation in organs.

Partially SupportedTyrosinase inhibitors are common in food processing and may negatively impact human health.

Partially SupportedMagnesium from chocolate may not be highly bioavailable and can be accompanied by lead and cadmium.

Partially SupportedCopper enzymes are crucial for energy production, clearing metabolic waste, forming connective tissue, and melanin production.

Partially SupportedThe conversion of oxygen into water within mitochondria, releasing ADP to become ATP, is a critical process for energy production.

Partially SupportedIncreased stress necessitates higher magnesium intake.

Partially SupportedMorley Robbins suggested Paul Saladino could benefit from more copper, despite his normal copper and ceruloplasmin levels.

Partially SupportedMeasuring the level of a protein or enzyme is distinct from measuring its activity.

Partially SupportedThere are five sensitive tests for bioavailable copper status, but none are approved by the FDA.

Partially SupportedStandard blood tests for ceruloplasmin measure its level, not its activity.

Partially SupportedMelanin production requires the copper-dependent enzyme tyrosinase.

Partially SupportedModern diets may need adjustments due to soil depletion and glyphosate contamination, suggesting an ancestral or animal-based diet as a blueprint.

Partially SupportedA 30% loss of copper has eight times the impact of a fever, and many Americans may have low copper levels.

Partially SupportedThe addition of iron to the food system starting around 1941 in the US, UK, and Canada has suppressed copper metabolism.

Partially SupportedRetinol, a bioavailable form of vitamin A, is essential for activating copper pumps and regulating iron.

Partially SupportedThe root cause protocol aims to reduce iron footprint, increase copper footprint, and manage oxidative stress.

Partially SupportedHumans evolved to consume copper-rich foods like liver, which also contains vitamin A essential for copper utilization.

Not SupportedIron status cannot be evaluated without understanding copper status.

Not SupportedMedical training inadequately covers the interconnectedness of copper and iron metabolism.

Partially SupportedMax Wintrobe's research on copper nutriture redefined understanding of its role.

Partially SupportedLysyl oxidase is an enzyme required for cross-linking collagen and elastin in connective tissue.

Partially SupportedMorley Robbins aims to source the highest quality food, including organs, from regenerative farms through his companies Hard Soil and Lineage.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate chelates copper at significantly higher rates than magnesium or zinc, contributing to deficiencies.

Partially SupportedThe actual issue may be copper deprivation leading to high iron levels, not anemia for everyone.