Apr 16, 2023
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Brenda Tullio, AuD
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2 min read
Boost Your Hearing Health: The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Hearing Loss
Good nutrition is essential for overall health, but did you know that it also plays a role in preventing hearing loss? The ears are delicate organs that are susceptible to damage caused by loud noises, infections, and free radicals. However, the right nutrients can help protect them from harm.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells and tissues. Free radicals can be generated by exposure to noise, toxins, and stress. Antioxidants can be found in many fruits and vegetables such as berries, citrus fruits, leafy greens, broccoli and carrots. It is important to include a variety of antioxidant-rich foods in your diet.
Vitamins
Vitamins play an important role in maintaining good hearing health. Vitamin A helps maintain the lining of the inner ear while vitamin C helps boost the immune system against ear infections. Vitamin E has been shown to protect against noise-induced hearing loss by reducing oxidative stress on the ears. Foods rich in these vitamins include spinach, sweet potatoes, bell peppers and almonds.
Minerals
Minerals such as magnesium and zinc are also important for hearing health. Magnesium has been shown to protect against noise-induced hearing loss by blocking the production of free radicals in the inner ear while zinc helps with wound healing within the ear structure itself. Foods rich in these minerals include nuts (especially almonds), seeds (especially pumpkin seeds) and spinach.
In conclusion maintaining good eating habits with a balanced diet is crucial when it comes to protecting your hearing health from damage caused by free-radicals . Make sure you incorporate plenty of fresh fruits & vegetables into your diet along with nuts & seeds for optimal protection!
If you have concerns about your hearing health, it is always a good idea to speak with your audiologist, who can help you identify potential risks and recommend strategies for maintaining good hearing health throughout your life.
Brenda Tullio, Au.D.
Owner, Doctor of Audiology, CASLPO Registered Audiologist
As the clinic owner and doctor of audiology, I oversee all clinic operations. Most importantly, I get to directly impact the quality of life of individuals who choose me as their hearing healthcare provider; whether through hearing improvement or earwax removal, I’m proud to be part of their journey through hearing care.
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