03 Mar 2016 Blackmores Institute Even mild iron deficiency may affect cognition in younger women 03 Mar 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Optimising blood iron levels in healthy younger women is linked to better performance on their executive functioning, a recent study shows. “These findings suggest cognitive ramifications of mild iron deficiency in otherwise healthy women of reproductive age and have implications for daily well-being,” the authors conclude in the Journal of Nutrition. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.