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Foods That Reduce Ringing in Ear

Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is the experience of constantly hearing internal sounds in one or both ears, and is usually worse at night. Tinnitus can be the result of ear infections, loud noises, ear wax build-up, colds, head injuries, an imbalance of ear fluid or high blood pressure. Although there is no known cure, a lessening of ringing in the ear is possible by adding certain foods that contain high-levels of specific nutrients to your daily diet.

  1. Vitamin B12

    • Add more Vitamin B12-rich foods to your meals. According to the University of Michigan, 47 percent of people with tinnitus had vitamin B12 deficiencies, and the ringing in their ears was reduced by adding foods with vitamin B12 to their diet. Fill your refrigerator with food that is high in vitamin B12, such as fish, poultry, oysters, seafood, lamb, beef, eggs and dairy products.

    Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    • Eat foods with omega-3 fatty acids. According to the Huntington College of Health Sciences, tinnitus may be related to essential fatty acid deficiencies. Foods that have omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, scallops, halibut, shrimp, cod, tuna, soybeans, tofu, collard greens, brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, cloves and flax seeds.

    ZInc

    • Include more foods that contain zinc in your daily diet. New York University Medical Center reports that a double-blind, placebo-controlled study discovered that zinc deficiency was common in people suffering with tinnitus. Look for zinc-rich fish, oysters, whole grains, beans, nuts and eggs.

    Magnesium

    • Protect your ears with magnesium-rich foods. Dr. Joseph Attias, head of the institute for Noise Hazards Research in Israel, found lab animals that lacked magnesium and were exposed to noise, suffered more damage to their ears than animals fed a diet with adequate amounts of magnesium. Another study showed magnesium protects against noise exposure. Israeli soldiers who received magnesium supplements had less inner ear damage than soldiers getting placebos. Magnesium can be found in avocados, bananas, whole grains, halibut, tuna, lentils, yogurt, oysters, potatoes, pumpkin seeds and soy foods.

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