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Magnesium can help protect against hearing loss, tinnitus, and more. Most people don’t …more

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Take magnesium supplements (such as threonate or bisglycinate) just before and after exposure to intense noise in order to protect the ear against reduced hearing sensitivity and ringing.

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The idea of preserving auditory comfort with magnesium is based on fascinating scientific foundations, notably a randomized clinical trial (RCT) conducted by researcher Joseph…

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The idea of preserving auditory comfort with magnesium is based on fascinating scientific foundations, notably a randomized clinical trial (RCT) conducted by researcher Joseph Attias on military recruits. This benchmark work shows that daily supplementation helps limit the drop in hearing sensitivity after exposure to high noise levels. Within the inner ear, this precious mineral supports good local circulation and helps temper the cellular stress caused by noise. However, research has primarily focused on regular daily intake rather than sporadic intake targeted solely just before and after a noisy event. Furthermore, even though threonate and bisglycinate are excellent forms of magnesium for general well-being, they have not been the subject of specific studies regarding the physical health of the ear. Finally, the link between listening comfort and mental clarity over the years is supported by large observational studies, while the effect of magnesium on ear ringing is based on evidence that remains tentative, stemming from small pilot studies.

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