Omega-3 vs Iron

for cognition

Stronger evidence: Iron

Stronger effect: unknown

Safety: Omega-3 carries a serious interaction; Iron has none recorded.

For cognition, Iron has the stronger evidence grade.

Omega-3

not well studied very-low certainty

not adequately studied for cognition in healthy adults

Iron

grade C low certainty

improves attention/cognition when iron deficiency is present; no benefit if replete

18–65 mg/day, iron-deficient adults
sources: PMID:20000115