Iron and cognition Blinded, placebo controlled study comparing: Normal vs Iron deficient (ID) vs Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) (Hb >= 10.5 and < 12) IDA < ID < Normal on baseline cognitive testing Increased Ferritin responders Attention and Learning scores increased significantly Memory score increased as well (p<0.07) Increased Hemoglobin responders Attention and memory scores increased Learning task speed improved Murray-Kolb, LE, Iron treatment normalizes cognitive functioning in young women, Am J Clin Nutr, 2007; 85:778-87
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