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Tinnitus research
Diet &
Lifestyle
Zinc
& Tinnitus
The major
breakthrough came in a research project published in the United States in
1989. At the Mayo Clinic Trace Element Laboratory, Professor Robert Henkin
discovered that many tinnitus sufferers are deficient in zinc and that
zinc supplementation could improve tinnitus and hearing loss in about one
third of elderly patients. The study concluded "we believe zinc
deficiency is one causation...by recognising and correcting it,
aprogressive hearing loss can be arrested." (1)
No studies have been conducted on
other specific nutrients and tinnitus but a nutritious wholesome diet is
advisable with multi-mineral (including zinc) supplementation. Please note
that multi-vitamins and minerals should not be self-prescribed. It is
always advisable to consult a qualified nutritionist or naturopath (see
below) before taking any nutritional supplements.
Other specific lifestyle factors
related to tinnitus include emotional/mental tension, facial tension,
headaches and lack of sleep
- (1) Zinc: the
neglected nutrient. Shambaugh GE Jr Shambaugh Hearing and Allergy,
Hinsdale, IL 60521. Am J Otol (UNITED STATES)
Mar 1989, 10
- (2) p156-60
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Garlic
& Tinnitus
Garlic has been reported to be of benefit in some cases (especially where
there is accompanied sinus congestion as its antiseptic qualities help
clear catarrh) and it also helps lower blood pressure.(2)
However, a medical herbalist will
endeavour to locate the precise cause(s) of the individual's tinnitus and
treat those factors rather than tinnitus itself.
- (1)
[Tinnitus treated
with combined traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine] Yang
DJ Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (CHINA) May 1989, 9 (5) p270-1, 259-60,
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(2) Nalda Gosling Successful Herbal Remedies (Thorsons) p.45
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