John, thanks for the concern. Yes, I take folic acid and B-Complex supplements plus I get that tested about every 90 days. Vitamin B deficiency is one of the common causes of anemia, easy to treat, but never my problem. We checked that early on.

We also discovered that I had a vitamin D deficiency which is the sunshine vitamin. I understand that at least in Texas where I live that deficiency is common. Too much sunscreen can cause it and skin cancers are real. I take Rx D supplement, 50,000 units one per month and it is tested semi-annually.

I eat organic at home, so I have not eaten processed foods in years. I limit fast foods to once or twice a month. I also limit chain restaurants where they serve processed foods. My weakness is refined sugar but I am cutting back on that. I don't like carbonated or sugary drinks - I drink water except for 2 cups of coffee in the mornings. I don't use sugar at home, only when eating out. Red meat consumption is limited to lean organic meat less than once per week. I'm not a perfect eater, but I think of me as a good eater. I had breast cancer in the early 2000's it was then that I realized you are what you eat. Diet changes were a set of lifestyle changes I made easily.