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
Jul 7
Ep 215 The Hidden Depths of Earwax
In keeping with last week’s theme of “bodily excretions that are kinda gross that you don’t really think about but are actually really important”, we’re devoting this episode to earwax, aka cerumen. In one hour, we somehow manage to weave together stories of earwax impaction, mis ... Show More
54m 3s
Jun 30
Ep 214 Boogers: Digging for treasure
Hard and crusty. Green and gloopy. Clear and watery. Boogers come in a veritable rainbow of colors and a full spectrum of textures from liquid to solid. They’re really quite impressive if you think about it. Which, of course, few of us do, besides adding tissues to our shopping l ... Show More
1h 2m
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