You may not have thought that food and hearing loss treatment could belong in the same sentence, but good nutrition has been shown to reduce incidents of hearing loss or to slow down the loss of hearing associated with age. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that if you eat two servings of fish (and those fried fish things at the fast food place don't count), you lower the risk of experiencing hearing loss by 42% if you're 50-years-old or older.
Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, a well-studied nutrient that delivers a range of health benefits including a reduction in hearing loss. Other studies have shown that certain micronutrients – vitamins, minerals and compounds – can also lessen the likelihood of hearing loss related to age, called presbycusis. A report released in 2007 showed that folic acid delayed presbycusis in the lower frequency ranges when 728 men and women between the ages of 50 and 70 consumed increased amounts of folic acid. Folic acid is found in green leaf vegetables, like broccoli, lettuce and kale. Another study recommends eating more beta carotene to prevent premature hearing loss. This micronutrient is found in orange and yellow vegetables like carrots, yellow beans and other colorful fruits and vegetables.
Remember the old saying: you are what you eat so eat better foods and hear better longer!
