Zinc
Essential trace mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Zinc deficiency is linked to tinnitus in multiple studies. Also critical for immune function, wound healing, and retinal health.
Supplements for Hearing loss
Noise-induced, age-related, or other forms of sensorineural or conductive hearing loss.
Ginkgo biloba
The most-studied supplement specifically for tinnitus. Improves cochlear blood flow. Cochrane review found mixed evidence, but European trials show benefit with standardized EGb 761 extract. Widely prescribed in France and Germany.
Iron
Essential mineral for oxygen transport and energy production. Deficiency causes devastating fatigue and cognitive impairment, especially in women. Never supplement without confirmed deficiency — iron overload is dangerous.
Bilberry
European blueberry relative containing concentrated anthocyanins that became famous for supposedly improving RAF pilot night vision during WWII. While that story is mostly myth, bilberry does have modest evidence for general eye health and retinal function.
How to read the scores
Relevance badges
HighDirectly studied for this condition
ModeratePlausible mechanism
LowWeak or indirect
Evidence & onset bars
Strong evidence / fast onset
Emerging / limited
Insufficient data
Safety strip
No significant concerns
Worth noting
Significant concern
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Beyond supplements
There are other evidence-based interventions studied for hearing loss:
- Hearing protection Prevention is the strongest intervention. Custom earplugs and noise monitoring prevent noise-induced damage.
- Hearing aids Gold standard for management. Modern devices significantly improve quality of life and may slow cognitive decline.