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Nutritional Supplements for Meniere's Disease

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear with many uncomfortable symptoms. It causes vertigo, hearing loss, nausea and tinnitus (ringing in the ear). According to estimates of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders (NIDCD), more than 615,000 people in the United States are afflicted with this disease, with some 45,000 new cases each year. "There is no cure for Meniere's disease," according to MayoClinic.com, but a number of strategies may help you manage some symptoms."

  1. Chromium Picolinate

    • Ask your health care provider about chromium picolinate, an over-the-counter supplement for regulating blood sugar, especially if your blood sugar level tends to be high. Many people with Meniere's disease are diagnosed with high blood sugar, which can exacerbate symptoms of the disease.

    Cayenne Pepper

    • CancerTutor.com lists cayenne pepper as an herb to take to improve circulation. Poor circulation is one possible cause of Meniere's disease and may intensify symptoms. You can purchase cayenne in capsule form or use it as a spice on your food.

    Alpha Lipoic Acid

    • If hearing loss is one of your symptoms of Meniere's disease, consider alpha lipoic acid supplements. An antioxidant that CancerTutor.com lists as an possible treatment for hearing loss, ALA is also used in diabetes care.

    Gnkgo Biloba

    • While ginkgo biloba has not been proved to help specifically with Meniere's disease, PeaceHealth.com reports that "in preliminary studies it has been reported to reduce symptoms of tinnitus, vertigo and hearing loss due to unspecified inner ear disorders."

    Ginger

    • For nausea that comes on when Meniere's disease causes vertigo, consider ginger, a popular herb for stomach upsets. Ginger can be purchased fresh, powder form or capsule.

    Magnesium

    • Magnesium is a mineral that supports good cardiovascular health, regulates blood sugar and promotes bone growth. According to CancerTutor.com, 200 mg per day of magnesium is the recommended dosage to help symptoms of Meniere's disease.

    What to Avoid

    • There are many things you can avoid to alleviate some of the debilitating symptoms of Meniere's disease. Limit or eliminate your intake of salt, caffeine, chocolate, alcohol and aspartame.

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