Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus - Ear Noise

Magnesium, Melatonin, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamins A, B, and C, bioflavonoids

According to The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Natural Remedies, deficiencies in magnesium and potassium have been linked with tinnitus. Vitamins A and C, and bioflavonoids promote healthy circulation.

Zinc deficiency is also associated with some people experiencing tinnitus, especially the elderly. Four out of five small studies indicated that administration of zinc had a beneficial effect on relieving tinnitus. However, researchers concluded that a follow-up study with larger samples was required for confirmation.

Rich in vitamin B. E, and folic acid, sesame seeds are prescribed by herbalists as a nutritional supplement for people with vitamin deficiencies associated with ringing in the ears.

<sub>References:

American Tinnitus Association

http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/tinnitus.cfm

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Natural Remedies by C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants by Andrew Chevallie

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research and Development Service National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, Randomized clinical trial: Group counseling based on tinnitus retraining therapy, JRRD Volume 44, Number 1, 2007

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