Supplements & Tinnitus — What Do You Take? What Should I Take?

[Nick47]

I'm on the ALA + multivitamin/mineral as per the 2019 study below. I have possibly less debilitating days but it's minor improvement if any. Lamberts is my source - as per the study. No point wasting money on all the separate supplements. ALA on an empty stomach, multivitamin with food.

The Effect of Antioxidant Supplementation in Patients with Tinnitus and Normal Hearing or Hearing Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial

 

[Ultravizn]

I have tried Magnesium 250 mg, GABA 750 mg and Melatonin 5 mg. This combination seems to lower the frequency and amplitude of my ringing and at times I have crystal silence. Also, it gives me a good night's sleep.

 

[Supersix]

Nowadays, as my sleep is very good, I only use a potent Omega-3 supplement before bed + 0,25-0,5 mg liquid Melatonin from Olympian Labs (+ antihistamine for allergy issues).

Again, if I'm stressed out, I might add in some Magnesium (glycinate) + Zinc (small doses) to calm down the nervous system before bed.

Do you take the fish oil pill before bed and the allergy pill?

 

[MindOverMatter]

Do you take the fish oil pill before bed and the allergy pill?

I use Omega-3 + Magnesium + Melatonin just before bed.

Antihistamine is taken at the same time, yes.

 

[Supersix]

I use Omega-3 + Magnesium + Melatonin just before bed.

Antihistamine is taken at the same time, yes.

What brand of antihistamine and Omega-3 are you taking?

 

[MindOverMatter]

What brand of antihistamine and Omega-3 are you taking?

They are Norwegian brands, so I don't think you will get them at your place.

But the antihistamine is a regular one for allergies called Cetirizine.

 

[Supersix]

They are Norwegian brands, so I don't think you will get them at your place.

But the antihistamine is a regular one for allergies called Cetirizine.

I buy my fish oil pills from Xtend-Life out of New Zealand. I don't think you will find a more pure fish oil pill. Most fish oil pills are made with Anchovies (a bottom feeder fish). They use Tuna and the New Zealand Hoki fish from the pristine waters.

 

[MindOverMatter]

I buy my fish oil pills from Xtend-Life out of New Zealand. I don't think you will find a more pure fish oil pill. Most fish oil pills are made with Anchovies (a bottom feeder fish). They use Tuna and the New Zealand Hoki fish from the pristine waters.

Xtend-Life is a good brand.

 

[Nick47]

I'm interested in how people determine a good supplement brand?

 

[ajc]

I'm interested in how people determine a good supplement brand?

That they contain what they advertise on the sticker, in the amount that is advertised. ConsumerLab.com for example tests different manufacturers' supplements at their independent laboratory and checks for the contents.

Certain brands have been more reliable than others over a long period of time, and then they become "a good supplement brand."

Of course it also matters if supplements use natural or synthetic versions of stuff. For example dl-alpha-tocopherol is a synthetic version of vitamin E. The natural version is d-alpha-tocopherol.

It's a science and you need to be very careful looking at the ingredients and brand. In general the manufacturers are after your money and a lot of the supplements are junk, a waste of money.

 

[Nick47]

@ajc, I fully agree. Although how many check with ConsumerLab before purchasing or recommending?

 

[MindOverMatter]

I'm interested in how people determine a good supplement brand?

For me: Reputation and content. Whether they use high quality ingredients or cheap ones with less bioavailability.

I also user ConsumerLab.

 

[MrChips13]

Taurine, GABA (Pharma-GABA), NAC, Nicotinamide Riboside, Resveratrol, Quercetin, Betaine, and Folate (L-Methylfolate).

 

[tobyharrixon]

Pycnogenol, which permanently spiked my tinnitus.

Did this spike ever improve? I had taken it in the past without any issues, but I took 60 mg the other day, and my tinnitus has been spiking for a couple of days now.

 

[momus]

I take supplements but there is no substitute for the real thing. A recent injury to my ankle, caused by two pit bulls attacking me while I was on my eBike, taught me the power of antibiotics and proper healthcare. They almost pulled me off my bike, and if I had gone down, they would have killed me.

One of the antibiotics my primary care physician gave me before I went to the ER is called Nuzyra. It costs somewhere between $30,000 and $50,000 for a 30-day supply. Thankfully, my insurance covered it, or at least I hope it did. It is a miracle it did not permanently spike my tinnitus, which was originally caused by antibiotics in Portland 30 to 40 years ago.

Since the attack, I have focused on foods and medications that support my immune system. Ginger, walnuts, and garlic, for example, have medicinal properties when taken in therapeutic quantities rather than just as part of a regular diet. At my last visit to the Wound Clinic, I saw new skin tissue starting to grow back, less than a month after the attack, so I am happy with my progress.

 

[Ken219]

I take supplements but there is no substitute for the real thing. A recent injury to my ankle, caused by two pit bulls attacking me while I was on my eBike, taught me the power of antibiotics and proper healthcare. They almost pulled me off my bike, and if I had gone down, they would have killed me.

One of the antibiotics my primary care physician gave me before I went to the ER is called Nuzyra. It costs somewhere between $30,000 and $50,000 for a 30-day supply. Thankfully, my insurance covered it, or at least I hope it did. It is a miracle it did not permanently spike my tinnitus, which was originally caused by antibiotics in Portland 30 to 40 years ago.

Since the attack, I have focused on foods and medications that support my immune system. Ginger, walnuts, and garlic, for example, have medicinal properties when taken in therapeutic quantities rather than just as part of a regular diet. At my last visit to the Wound Clinic, I saw new skin tissue starting to grow back, less than a month after the attack, so I am happy with my progress.

That is some expensive drug! That must have been quite an attack. I wish you the best, and I'm glad you have health care.