Hearing Loss

See also : Meniere's Disease

Home remedies

• N-Acetyl L-Carnitine HCL: helps protect the neurons of the brain and ears from oxidative damage and alleviates pain due to peripheral neuropathies.
• Alpha lipoic acid: Lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine are the “dynamic duo” of anti-aging nutrients. The benefits noted include improvements in memory, positive changes in age-related hearing loss, and decreased oxidative damage.
• N-Acetyl Cysteine: is a nutrient that rapidly metabolizes into intracellular glutathione. Glutathione acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. As a powerful antioxidant nutrient it can effectively neutralize the free radical damage that is occurring to the inner cells of the ear.
• L-Arginine: is an amino acid that converts easily into nitric oxide, resulting in blood vessel relaxation (vasodilation). Nitric oxide has been shown to improve blood flow to diminish both hearing loss and severe ringing of the ears.
• BioVinpocetine: is a nutrient known to help reduce symptoms of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) due to impaired blood flow to the inner ear. Vinpocetine helps inhibit an enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 1 while reducing intracellular calcium levels. This process allows brain blood vessels to open and increase the amount of blood flowing through them.
• Butcher's Broom Extract: is a powerful herb known to enhance blood circulation to the brain, legs, and the hands. This mixture of sterols, fatty acids, and phenolic substances are effective nutrients in helping constrict blood vessels.
• Ginkgo Biloba Extract: is an effective herbal extract that has been showed to improve blood flow in the inner ear, help reduce inflammation, act as an antioxidant to fight off cell damage, and improve memory loss.
• Ipriflavone: has long been known to help strengthen bone density loss and increase the bone mass within the body including the inner ear.
• Coenzyme Q10: is a powerful antioxidant that some studies show is 30 to 100 times more effective than vitamin E. CoQ10 plays a very important role in the production of energy helping to protect your cells from low oxygen during periods of reduced blood flow that occurs with loss of hearing.
• Vitamin A : Your inner ear not only contains high concentrations of vitamin A (like your retina does), but it also depends upon vitamin A to function properly (also like your retina). And several studies show that vitamin A therapy helped relieve ringing of the ears in up to 70% of subjects. Combine vitamin A with vitamins B12 and E, and it’s even more effective.
• Resveratrol : A handful of grapes, a glass of wine, or a resveratrol supplement seems to protect against the body’s inflammatory process as it relates to aging, cognition, and hearing loss.
• honey and Cinnamon : daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
• Green Tea is a source of a powerful bioflavonoid called EGCG. Research says that green tea EGCG prevent inner ear hair cells from dying, while delivering broad protection for ear and hearing health.
• Magnesium : There’s a lot of research showing that this phenomenal all-around mineral supports the health of the inner ear, as well as reduces the risk of both permanent and noise-induced hearing loss.
• Calcium : Your middle ear consists of three small bones that conduct vibration from your eardrum to your cochlea. These bones can suffer from degeneration, just like the rest of your bones. Calcium can make these tiny, yet crucial ear bones stronger.
• Zinc : This often-overlooked mineral is a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. One study showed that one-third of adults with age-related hearing loss saw their hearing improve with zinc supplementation.
• Niacin : If you have circulation problems, it stands to reason the blood flow to your ears might not be as robust as it needs to be. Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is a natural circulation booster. It’s shown to help people with ringing in the ears because it increases blood flow throughout your body, including your ears.
• Folate (vitamin B9) : One 3-year study of over 700 older people showed that folic acid can help delay the onset of age-related hearing loss. And a Boston-based research team showed high folate levels can decrease the risk of hearing loss as much as 20%!
• Vitamin B12 : Studies show that people with hearing problems also tend to have very low levels of this important energy vitamin. And B12 deficiency was associated with ringing of the ears and neural problems.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.