The Truth About Copper, Ryze Coffee, Sardines & Tuna: How RCP Tackles Fatigue, Inflammation & Parkinson’s

Disclaimer: This reflects Morley Robbins’ Root Cause Protocol (RCP) views, which challenge conventional medicine. Dr. Robbins believes most doctors rely on outdated textbooks missing key mineral interactions. These ideas differ from mainstream guidelines. Always test levels and consult a qualified practitioner before changes.

The Truth About Copper, Ryze Coffee, Sardines & Tuna: How RCP Tackles Fatigue, Inflammation & Parkinson’s

Copper-powered RCP essentials: Sunlit Ryze mushroom coffee, Season sardines in olive oil, Goldhen eggs – natural sources of bioavailable copper, vitamin A, and energy support

Diving into Morley Robbins’ Root Cause Protocol (RCP)? Bioavailable copper powers energy, regulates iron, fuels mitochondria, boosts dopamine, and stabilizes nerves. Here: Ryze coffee + sardines for copper, plus vitamin A, sunlight, and why excess D supplements may disrupt balance—linking to fatigue, inflammation, and Parkinson’s.

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Ryze Coffee & Copper

Ryze packs shiitake + other mushrooms rich in copper (proprietary 2000mg blend—no exact amounts).

Takeaway: Nice bonus, but not your main copper source.

Sardines Crush Tuna for Copper

Per 100g: Sardines ~0.3mg │ Tuna ~0.1mg (3x more!)

Sardines also deliver D, omega-3s, calcium (bones!), low mercury.

Mineral Imbalances & Parkinson’s

Low bioavailable copper → poor dopamine + weak antioxidant defense
Iron buildup in brain → oxidative stress
Low magnesium → rigidity + mitochondrial chaos

RCP boosts ceruloplasmin to safely recycle iron and power neurons.

RCP Core Principles

Magnesium (brain-penetrating forms like Mg glycinate, malate, or threonate): Absolute foundation—relaxes muscles, calms nerves, powers 300+ enzymes
Copper + Vitamin A: build ceruloplasmin
Sunlight: natural vitamin D sulfate + rhythm
Avoid isolated D supplements (may spike calcium, drop Mg/copper)

Private RCP Labs (No Doctor Needed)

Ascorbic Acid vs Real Vitamin C

RCP: Isolated ascorbic acid may deplete copper. Choose whole-food C (acerola, camu camu).

Vitamin A: The Key Loader

Food retinol loads copper into ceruloplasmin. Sources: liver, egg yolks, grass-fed butter.

Vitamin D Warning

Excess isolated D can raise calcium, lower Mg/copper, fuel inflammation—especially risky in Parkinson’s.

Sunlight + Red Light Wins (click ▼ to expand for details)

Morning sun (10-20 min shortly after sunrise)

Viewing morning sunlight sets your circadian rhythm, spikes dopamine naturally, regulates cortisol, and produces sulfated vitamin D (the form your body actually uses—no supplement needed).

Sunset viewing (10-20 min)

Watching the sunset signals melatonin production, calms inflammation, balances minerals via circadian cues—crucial for Parkinson’s sleep disturbances.

Red light / Near-infrared therapy (10-20 min daily)

Red light (600-700nm) and near-infrared (800-900nm) penetrate skin, charge mitochondria directly (via cytochrome c oxidase), reduce oxidative stress, lower inflammation, and boost ATP—mimics healing aspects of sunlight when outdoor time is limited.

Simple RCP Support Plan

Eggs daily (A + copper)
Ryze coffee
Sardines 2-3x/week
Oysters weekly
Beef liver 1-2x/week
Whole-food C + brain-penetrating magnesium daily
Sunlight over supplements

Key RCP Labs

Serum Copper

Optimal ~100–200 μg/dL

Ceruloplasmin

Optimal ~23–50 mg/dL

Ferritin + Iron Panel

Spot hidden overload

RBC Magnesium (best test—shows true cell level)

Most accurate; serum Mg misses deficiency

🔥 Ceruloplasmin: Your Mitochondrial Superhero

This copper-powered enzyme oxidizes toxic iron, blocks deadly Fenton reactions, and delivers copper to cytochrome c oxidase for ATP production.

Low Cp = iron chaos in mitochondria → energy crash + neurodegeneration.

Supporting science:

2022 review: Cp promotes mitochondrial biosynthesis & activity (link)
Protects neurons from rotenone-induced mitochondrial damage (Parkinson’s model) (link)