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Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide affecting more than one billion people resulting in symptoms like:  Weakness Impaired cognitive function Decreased immune function Developmental issue And while many of us turn to iron supplements to raise iron levels - Morley Robbins, mineral expert, author of the Copper Cure, and today’s podcast guest, believes there is much more to the story. In fact, Morley believes iron deficiency anemia is a copper, rather than iron, issue. Tune in to this week’s podcast for a fascinating exploration of iron-related issues, the best foods and supplements for improving iron status, and these fun facts… The valuable roles of copper for health Symptoms of copper-deficiency Why copper is misunderstood The true causes of anemia The food that cures anemia How to improve copper status Why ferritin is a poor marker for iron status in pregnancy Why too much iron is harmful  The 3 best sources of whole-food copper How to properly test copper and iron statu