The ability to hear is one of your most vital biological functions. Hearing loss is a common condition, as hearing tends to deteriorate with age. A recent study in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" found that hearing loss is on the rise, even in teens. For those reasons, people are actively seeking ways to preserve and improve their hearing. Nutritional intake affects many physiological functions and has the potential to improve your hearing.
Folate
Green leafy vegetables contain high amounts of folate. A 1999 article in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" showed that poor folate intake might be associated with age-related hearing loss. Increasing folate intake might therefore improve hearing, especially in the aging population.
Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-12 is important for proper neurological function. Along with folate, higher intake of vitamin B-12 might prevent age-related hearing loss and even improve hearing in the elderly.
Antioxidants
Antioxidant vitamins, such as Vitamins A, C and E, are found in many types of fruit and vegetables. They are important to the healthy function of many body systems, including hearing. High intake of antioxidant vitamins might improve hearing.
Magnesium
Magnesium is a common nutrient found in many types of food, as well as most dietary supplements. According to Science Daily, recent research indicates that magnesium might improve hearing in people exposed to loud noise.
References
- "Journal of the American Medical Association"; Josef Shargorodsky; August 2010
- "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition"
- Science Daily: Can Vitamins and Minerals Prevent Hearing Loss?
