Of Course, Healthy Eating Habits Are Beneficial to Your Hearing Health.
In the Blue Mountains Hearing Study, participants attended a comprehensive interview and hearing examination in which both self-reported and measured hearing impairments were assessed. What the study showed was that the consumption of fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, at least twice a week, was found to reduce the frequency with which age-related hearing loss was developed.
The study also discover that high levels of vitamin C are associate with better levels of hearing in the mid frequency range. When it come to hearing high frequencies, the consumption of beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, as well as magnesium, improves the average testing results.
An overview of available research evidence of nutrition and hearing loss concluded that diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol have clearly detrimental effects in relation to the development of hearing loss. This damage can help be prevented by restricting their consumption, and by increasing that of vegetables and fruits, polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3), and of anti-oxidants in the forms of vitamins A,C, and E, which have a protective effect against hearing loss, especially in older people.
Age related hearing loss can be attributed to many factors and studies are now revealing a person’s eating habits are one of those factors. While nutrition can play a preventative role in age related hearing loss, hearing loss cannot be reversed once the damage is done.
Healthier eating habits not only have a positive effect on your hearing health, it’s beneficial for your overall wellness. But, before making any changes to your diet, make certain to talk to your physician first.
