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Plant based diet for two years with good B12 and cholesterol numbers. Dr said bloodwork shows anemia though our diet includes the plants high in iron. Cholesterol 86 but dr does not want to discontinue statins.

As far as the iron, try pairing your high-iron foods with vit C foods. For instance, black beans with salsa on tacos, bell peppers and hummus, cannellini beans with marinara on pasta. Give it a try and see what happens. I’ve had to do this when pregnant, and it worked.

As far as the statins and cholesterol, well, maybe time for a second opinion?