Exploring the link between micro-nutrients and auditory function, including tinnitus support and hearing preservation.
In Brief Safety: “Masking” tinnitus with noise that is too loud can cause further hearing damage. Always keep the volume slightly below the level of your tinnitus ringing to encourage habituation, not just drowning it out. Effectiveness: Green noise…
In Brief Safety: High doses of antioxidants like Vitamin E (above 400 IU) can increase bleeding risk. If you are on blood thinners or have a surgery scheduled, consult your doctor before starting a hearing protection protocol. Effectiveness: The…
In Brief Safety: Flavonoids improve circulation by thinning the blood. If you take Warfarin, Aspirin, or Plavix, you must consult a cardiologist before starting high-dose Ginkgo or Bioflavonoids. Effectiveness: Clinical data shows that Pycnogenol (Pine Bark) is 70% effective…
In Brief Safety: Magnesium is cleared by the kidneys. If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you must not supplement without nephrologist approval. High doses of Citrate can cause severe dehydration from diarrhea. Effectiveness: Clinical data suggests that Magnesium…
In Brief Safety: Ginkgo Biloba is a potent blood thinner. If you take anticoagulants like Warfarin or daily Aspirin you must consult a cardiologist before starting. Effectiveness: Clinical data suggests that correcting a Zinc deficiency can improve tinnitus symptoms…
In Brief Safety: Ginkgo has mild blood-thinning properties. It must be stopped at least two weeks before any scheduled surgery to prevent excessive bleeding. Effectiveness: Clinical data is mixed. It shows promise for vascular-related tinnitus (blood flow issues) but is…
In Brief Safety: Generally safe when taken as directed, but high doses of certain vitamins can be toxic. Effectiveness: Efficacy varies wildly; targeted antioxidants show promise, while generic multivitamins often fail. Key Benefit: Protects delicate inner ear cells from…
In Brief Safety: Targeted vitamins are generally safe when taken within recommended daily limits but megadosing requires medical oversight. Effectiveness: Success is highly individual. Efficacy is strongest when the ringing is linked to a verifiable nutritional deficiency. Key Benefit:…
In Brief Safety: Generally considered safe but herbal interactions with blood thinners are a major risk factor. Effectiveness: Results vary significantly per individual but many find a reduction in symptom severity. Key Benefit: Addresses underlying biological stress factors without…