MemberAs we all know, we randomly get exposed to different noises and potential ototoxic chemicals in our lives. We always get hit with an event such as this and then scramble to do whatever we can to minimize the effect and damage of it. I was doing some research on some preventative measures that can be done for NIHL and Ototoxicity and came across some interesting information.
Let me just say that I understand that we can avoid NIHL with ear plugs and staying away from loud places. Same goes for avoiding ototoxic chemicals by just not taking them, but realistically shit happens and we can't always avoid these things. Sometimes they randomly occur and we have no possible way of avoiding them.
In my research I found that once the event for auditory damage has occurred, preventative supplements taken after the fact don't work as effectively as if they had been taken before the event. This is because these supplements need to build up in our system so they are readily available to be used when something happens.
Here are some studies / quick information on different vitamins, minerals and supplements. All of them touch on the fact that these supplements need to be taken before the event occurs to be effective. Since it is impossible to know when something random will happen, it would be best to just take them everyday.
https://www.lifeextension.com/Protocols/Eye-Ear/Tinnitus/Page-07
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28826625
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861317301093
I included two studies on curcumin because it has been shown to be a one two punch when it comes to both NIHL and ototoxicity. Also, the first link states that the more supplements you take that have protective properties, the more likely they will have a compounding effect on each other. This means that someone taking vitamin C and E potentially will have more protection against a damaging sound than someone who only takes vitamin C.
Another important thing to keep in mind is that certain mineral, vitamins and supplements need to be absorbed into the body properly to gain the full benefit and effect. A good example of this is magnesium. Magnesium oxide is what you will find in most multi-vitamins and store brands. This is because it is very cheap, but not very effective. Oxide isn't very bio-available when taken, which means that your body isn't absorbing the magnesium as well in this form versus other forms such as magnesium citrate. So if you are looking to get these supplements please make sure your getting a kind that will actually be absorbed into your body and not just excreted. Additionally, please talk to your doctor before taking any supplements to make sure they are safe for you to take!
Remember, this DOES NOT mean that you can take these supplements and partake in dangerous levels of noise again without repercussion. There is no alternative better than ear plugs and ear muffs if you have to expose yourself to dangerous levels of sound. These supplements should be used as a secondary preventative measure for our daily lives when we come in contact with those random noises that could potentially damage our hearing further.
I hope this can help some of you who want to have a second line of defense when it comes to NIHL and ototoxicity. If you have more information about these topics please post below so we can all be more educated about it!
All the best,
Jack
Let me just say that I understand that we can avoid NIHL with ear plugs and staying away from loud places. Same goes for avoiding ototoxic chemicals by just not taking them, but realistically shit happens and we can't always avoid these things. Sometimes they randomly occur and we have no possible way of avoiding them.
In my research I found that once the event for auditory damage has occurred, preventative supplements taken after the fact don't work as effectively as if they had been taken before the event. This is because these supplements need to build up in our system so they are readily available to be used when something happens.
Here are some studies / quick information on different vitamins, minerals and supplements. All of them touch on the fact that these supplements need to be taken before the event occurs to be effective. Since it is impossible to know when something random will happen, it would be best to just take them everyday.
https://www.lifeextension.com/Protocols/Eye-Ear/Tinnitus/Page-07
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28826625
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861317301093
I included two studies on curcumin because it has been shown to be a one two punch when it comes to both NIHL and ototoxicity. Also, the first link states that the more supplements you take that have protective properties, the more likely they will have a compounding effect on each other. This means that someone taking vitamin C and E potentially will have more protection against a damaging sound than someone who only takes vitamin C.
Another important thing to keep in mind is that certain mineral, vitamins and supplements need to be absorbed into the body properly to gain the full benefit and effect. A good example of this is magnesium. Magnesium oxide is what you will find in most multi-vitamins and store brands. This is because it is very cheap, but not very effective. Oxide isn't very bio-available when taken, which means that your body isn't absorbing the magnesium as well in this form versus other forms such as magnesium citrate. So if you are looking to get these supplements please make sure your getting a kind that will actually be absorbed into your body and not just excreted. Additionally, please talk to your doctor before taking any supplements to make sure they are safe for you to take!
Remember, this DOES NOT mean that you can take these supplements and partake in dangerous levels of noise again without repercussion. There is no alternative better than ear plugs and ear muffs if you have to expose yourself to dangerous levels of sound. These supplements should be used as a secondary preventative measure for our daily lives when we come in contact with those random noises that could potentially damage our hearing further.
I hope this can help some of you who want to have a second line of defense when it comes to NIHL and ototoxicity. If you have more information about these topics please post below so we can all be more educated about it!
All the best,
Jack
Maybe wait at least wait until you are fully grown would be a good start.
