Zinc.
Zinc is a trace element that is essential for your immune system,wound healing cell growth,and metabolism.
Zinc also plays a role in hearing and ear health by modulating the activity of glutamate and other neurotransmitters in the inner ear.
Zinc may help you stop the ringing in your ears by reducing the glutamate-induced damage to the inner ear cells,
which can cause tinnitus and hearing loss.
Zinc may also improve your immune system and prevent or treat ear infections,
which can trigger or worsen tinnitus.
The recommended daily intake of zinc for adults is 11 mg for men and 8 mg for women.
You can get zinc from foods such as oysters,red meat,poultry,seafood,beans,nuts,seeds,
and whole grains.
You can also take zinc supplements in the form of capsules or lozenges.
The most common forms of zinc supplements are zinc gluconate and zinc acetate.
However, you should not take too much zinc as it can cause side effects such as nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,metallic taste,or reduced copper absorption.
You should also avoid taking zinc if you have hemochromatosis,a condition that causes excess iron in your body.
You should also check with your doctor if you take any medication that may affect your zinc levels or interact with the supplement.
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Vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is important for your blood cells, nerve cells, DNA synthesis, and energy production. Vitamin B12 also plays a role in hearing and ear health by maintaining the integrity of the myelin sheath that covers and protects the nerve fibers in the inner ear.
Vitamin B12 may help you stop the ringing in your ears by preventing or repairing the damage to the nerve fibers in the inner ear, which can cause tinnitus and hearing loss. Vitamin B12 may also improve your cognitive function and mood, which can be affected by tinnitus.
The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 for adults is 2.4 mcg for men and women. You can get vitamin B12 from foods such as animal products, fortified cereals, nutritional yeast, and supplements. You can also take vitamin B12 supplements in the form of tablets, capsules, lozenges, sprays, or injections. The most common forms of vitamin B12 supplements are cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin.
However, you should not take too much vitamin B12 as it can cause side effects such as headache, anxiety, or allergic reactions. You should also avoid taking vitamin B12 if you have Leber's disease, a rare genetic disorder that affects your vision. You should also consult your doctor if you take any medication that may affect your vitamin B12 levels or interact with the supplement.
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Gingko Biloba.
Gingko biloba is a herbal supplement that is derived from the leaves of the gingko tree, which is native to China. Gingko biloba has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for various conditions such as memory loss, dementia, depression, and more. Gingko biloba has also been studied for its effects on hearing and ear health.
Gingko biloba may help you stop the ringing in your ears by improving blood circulation to the inner ear, which can enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery to the inner ear cells. Gingko biloba may also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that can protect the inner ear cells from damage. Gingko biloba may also modulate the activity of glutamate and other neurotransmitters in the inner ear, which can reduce tinnitus and hearing loss.
The recommended dose of gingko biloba for tinnitus is 120-240 mg per day, divided into two or three doses. You can take gingko biloba supplements in the form of capsules, tablets, liquid extracts, or tea. The most common form of gingko biloba supplement is standardized extract containing 24% flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones.
However, you should be careful when taking gingko biloba as it can cause side effects such as headache, nausea, dizziness, or bleeding. You should also avoid taking gingko biloba if you have a bleeding disorder, epilepsy, or diabetes. You should also check with your doctor if you take any medication that may affect your blood clotting or interact with the supplement.
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