For life on this planet, iron is not optional. It is essential. When our iron levels are low, we can get sick, and when they get really really low, we can even die. But you know what they say, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In the case of iron, the genetic condition hemochromatosis is often to blame for iron overload, but why is too much iron a ... Show More
Aug 18
Ep 219 The Brown Recluse: Fearsome foe or slandered spider?
Few spiders hold the dubious honor of name recognition among the general public. Most that do, like black widows, Australian funnel-web, the Goliath birdeater, are renowned not for their cute colors or weaving skills but for being fearsome, dangerous predators. The brown recluse ... Show More
58m 40s
Aug 4
Ep 218 The Lowdown on Statins
Last week, we set the stage by breaking down the science behind cholesterol: how it moves through our body, why it causes disease, and when we discovered the link between LDL and atherosclerosis. This week, armed with that knowledge, we’re asking the big question: what do we do a ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2022
#125: A Simple, Root Cause Approach to Low Iron
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">So many of us are deficient in iron - it’s estimated that 15% of women have anaemia, which is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal, with iron deficiency being ... Show More
10m 2s
Aug 2024
Iron, HFE haemochromatosis, and infections; bispecific antibodies improve CAR T-cell response; determinants of outcome in NPM1-mutated AML
In this week's episode we'll learn about iron, HFE hemochromatosis, and infections. In this large, population-based study, both high and low levels of plasma iron and transferrin saturation were associated with increased risks of infection. Then, we'll discuss how bispecific anti ... Show More
23m 31s
Aug 2024
The Iron Curse with Dr. Christy Sutton : 1186
<p>In this episode of <em>The Human Upgrade</em>, Dr. Christy Sutton delves into the intricate relationship between iron, zinc, copper, and other essential minerals that play a crucial role in longevity and overall health. Drawing from her book, <em>The Iron Curse</em>, Dr. Sutto ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2025
The Root Cause Of Anemia (Hint: It's NOT Low Iron!) + How To Fix It | Morley Robbins
294: If you struggle with candida, are low in iron or have been diagnosed with anemia, or perhaps you're pregnant and have been told to take iron supplements, I urge you to listen to this episode before taking additional steps. Morley Robbins is back after 2 years of initially be ... Show More
1h 4m