Tinnitus Vitamin: Zinc
14 August 2007 – 11:16 am
What Is Zinc?
Zinc is an important mineral for the body.
It helps with healing wounds, infertility, prostate problems, cholesterol and promotes growth, immunity, good vision, the formation of insulin and mental functions.
Zinc deficiency can help promote arteriosclerosis and prostatitis.
Zinc can be found in:
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Brewer’s Yeast
- Eggs
- Mustard
- Pulses
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Red Meat
- Seafood
- Tofu
- Wheat Germ
How Can Zinc Help Tinnitus?
Studies have found that people with tinnitus can be help with zinc supplements. It can be improved by up to 25%.
But, it only helps those people who are deficient in zinc.
Your doctor can measure your blood levels of zinc to see if you are deficient.
How Much Zinc Do You Need To Take To Help With Tinnitus?
In the previously mentioned studies, the tinnitus sufferers took large doses of zinc of between 90 mg – 150 mg per day for three to six months.
Note: These are large doses of zinc. Normal doses are between 15 mg and 50 mg a day, if you take large doses of zinc for long periods of time, you will need to do so under your doctor’s supervision.
So, to sum up…
Large doses of zinc can help with your tinnitus but only if you’re zinc deficient.
Your doctor can measure your blood levels of zinc, plus supervise you if you decide to take large doses of zinc.
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