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Read the newest essays and protocols from Robin on functional medicine, women’s health, longevity, nutrition, fertility, nervous system regulation, and modern exposures.
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How to slow your aging velocity
Last week I co-hosted an event for New York’s YPO Women on female longevity at the Parsley Health center in NYC along with two brilliant speakers: nutritio Read more
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Is “fibermaxxing” the key to slowing aging?
I don’t normally advise taking medical advice from TikTok but sometimes the algorithm gets it right and boosts a tip with actual evidence behind it—like “f Read more
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My personal microplastics protocol
I have a new mantra: healthier than ever. At age 43, I refuse to believe that my healthiest years are behind me, because I know they don’t have to be. My Read more
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My personal supplement stack.
I get asked so often from people if the supplements they are taking are legit, I feel like I should set up a roadside stand with a sign that says: “Will ev Read more
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Are plant-based meats just ultraprocessed food in disguise?
I get a lot of questions about plant-based meats. Are they good for you or are they just a toxic stew of fillers? Read more
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My cervical cancer scare
Does the cure for UTIs, HPV, and BV lie in the microbiome? In my 20s, a routine pap test diagnosed abnormal cells. That led to a biopsy of my cervix called Read more
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Omega-3 deficiency is as harmful as smoking
Supplementing with omega-3s is one of the most powerful things you can do for longevity, heart health, and slowing biological aging. Read more
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MTHFR mutations can cause anxiety, fatigue and fertility issues. You likely have one.
Knowing your genes, including MTHFR, can help you lower your disease risk, improve metabolic health, and overhaul your mental health. Read more