Taurine and Tinnitus

[DebInAustralia]

I wouldn't worry. You may already be getting Taurine in your diet somehow, not even being aware of it. It's very likely Taurine won't do anything at all one way or the other for you. Some here report taking relatively high dosages with no benefit to their tinnitus. But, there's a post here by a woman who swears a low Glutamate diet has helped her along with taking Taurine. Her post is what encouraged me to try Taurine after I had already written it off as bogus. So far she's been right. Taurine has helped me.

It's tough for me to say how immediate the effects are. My tinnitus fluctuates dramatically from day to day. On average though, the good days have become more frequent and the bad days aren't quite as bad. The feeling of pressure in my ears has reduced quite a bit. I have no plans to stop. I'll probably play with the dosage. I'm thinking lately I may try taking an even higher dose for a little bit. I've had zero side effects from it.

 

[SamRosemary]

Anyone try Taurine?

More so worried about adverse reactions.

I have a bottle and looking to add it to my cocktail of vitamins. Plan to start low.

Thanks.

 

[Hottopic29]

Anyone try Taurine?

More so worried about adverse reactions.

I have a bottle and looking to add it to my cocktail of vitamins. Plan to start low.

Thanks.

Taurine plays a vital role in hearing. In fact, studies have found that in some cases, taurine can reverse the biochemical processes behind hearing loss. Other studies have demonstrated that taurine can almost completely eliminate the ringing in the ears associated with tinnitus.

Source: https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2013/6/the-forgotten-longevity-benefits-of-taurine

 

[CW Dragon]

I used to drink Taurine in Red Bull which has it, for the last 15 years (I've stopped all caffeine consumption recently). Now I take 1000 mg daily in the morning.

 

[SmallRonnie]

I've ordered some Taurine. The doses people take in the trials for tinnitus do seem to be quite high. Maybe it will synergise well with similar things. L-Theanine or something maybe, I'm not sure about the pharmacology.

 

[Travis Henry]

Anyone having any relief from Taurine? I am thinking of adding this to my daily routine.

 

[SmallRonnie]

Anyone having any relief from Taurine? I am thinking of adding this to my daily routine.

I take Taurine going to sleep now most days or sometimes during the day too. I think it does help a little.

 

[George Brunner]

I tested Taurine for 4 weeks, I had more bad days than good days than normal so no benefit. Forget it as a cure.

 

[SmallRonnie]

I tested Taurine for 4 weeks, I had more bad days than good days than normal so no benefit. Forget it as a cure.

What dose were you taking? There was a clinical trial where they used high doses, 3-5g of Taurine a day and some people said it helped their tinnitus.

I take about 3g at night most nights now. I can't say for sure if it helps or not.

 

[Matchbox]

I'll have to try this out again. I do find Red Bull causes "changes".

 

[juliob]

Does anyone here take Taurine who is currently also on an antidepressant and whose tinnitus was originally induced by an antidepressant?

Searching on Google I found that Taurine interacts with Serotonin so I wonder if I should try it while on Fluvoxamine, when two tinnitus tones appeared earlier with another SSRI.

I am considering Taurine mainly for OCD and helping with my benzo taper.

 

[jimvee]

I have Taurine coming in the mail today. I'm already taking all other major supplements for my tinnitus, but will implement this into my daily routine. I think I will start at 2 x 1000 mg from what I've read. Will report back!

 

[ImmortalWombat]

I will start 500 mg.

 

[RunningMan]

I tried Taurine up to 3 g per day and didn't feel it helped with sleep or tinnitus. I haven't had any luck with supplements.

 

[MrChips13]

Taurine may help over time. Below 6 grams it won't hurt.

 

[Cernuto]

I think Taurine helps me very slightly have more good days and less bad days. I've had no adverse effects with 5g of this stuff almost every day:

BulkSupplements: Taurine Powder

 

[Hottopic29]

I ordered some Taurine. I read I need to take 3000 mg a day, divided in two doses, once in the morning and once at night for 3 months. And it's going to be a small, gradual benefit...

 

[Roy E]

Taurine definitely lowers my tinnitus. It converts glutamate to GABA with the help of B6 and also binds to certain GABA receptors on its own. Taurine is a diuretic, which likely explains how it helps with blood pressure. However, I do not take it at night because it keeps me awake.

I have spent thousands of dollars on supplements recommended on forums. If, after a few weeks, they do not help or, worse, make things worse, I stop taking them. Here are the supplements that have stabilized and lowered my tinnitus to the point where I rarely experience spikes anymore:

• Cordyceps
• Lion's Mane
• Reishi functional mushroom pills

I take Cordyceps in the morning for energy, Lion's Mane in the afternoon, and Reishi before bed because it helps with sleep. Lion's Mane and Reishi stimulate nerve growth factor, promote the production of new brain cells, and repair nerve damage.

I have had tinnitus for years, but it was barely noticeable until I got the booster vaccine. The day after, I experienced nerve damage, neuropathy in my feet and left leg, and severe tinnitus with random, uncontrollable spikes. I panicked, got rid of most of my belongings, and even started making plans to cope.

Since starting Lion's Mane, my neuropathy has almost disappeared, and my tinnitus has significantly reduced and stabilized. Spikes are rare but still happen.

I have also learned that B6 and B3, also called Niacin, can regenerate nerves. Niacin, in particular, seems to improve my mood.

I have read studies on microdosing Psilocybin, which found that in some tinnitus patients, a single dose could reset the audio pathways around the damaged part of the brain, reducing or eliminating the noise. While I am not suggesting anyone do anything illegal, I am considering trying legal Ayahuasca.

Recently, I purchased a vagus nerve stimulator, called Biothm StimV, a TENS unit designed specifically for tinnitus. It is easy to use and shaped like a hockey puck. The vagus nerve passes through the neck and limbic system, which recent studies suggest may be linked to tinnitus, depression, and anxiety. I have had three neck injuries, which I suspect contributed to my tinnitus, depression, and anxiety.

Stimulating the vagus nerve is believed to help quiet tinnitus, but my first attempt caused a bad spike. It is possible that my vagus nerve is overstimulated due to my neck injuries. I am going to wait a week before trying it again.

I will never give up on finding something that can either cure my tinnitus or at least return it to how it was before the vaccine. Never give up hope.

One discouraging thing is that the scientific community often says, "We are not looking for a cure because there are hundreds of different causes." While this is true, there is ultimately one part of the brain responsible for producing the noise. They should focus on silencing that.

For anyone new to this: It gets better. Even if you do not do anything, the worst part is the initial panic, but it is hard not to panic in the beginning. Start by cutting out processed foods, which are a huge source of glutamate, also called MSG. Glutamate, in large quantities, transforms from an excitatory neurotransmitter into a neurotoxin, damaging the brain. It is hidden in everything, especially protein shakes, under various names to sneak it in.

Also, start with a good multivitamin. If you are deficient in anything, correcting that might help.

Then, try supplements like Magnesium or Ashwagandha, but introduce them one at a time for a few weeks so you can identify what works and what does not.

I went to an ENT and learned my tinnitus is around 8 kHz. I found a pleasant masking video on YouTube, downloaded it as an 8-hour MP3, and used an old phone to play it. During the day, I play it through my AfterShokz bone conduction headphones because I do not like anything in my ears. At night, I wear a sleep headband to help me fall asleep.

 

[ccpjc]

Taurine definitely lowers my tinnitus. It converts glutamate to GABA with the help of B6 and also binds to certain GABA receptors on its own. Taurine is a diuretic, which likely explains how it helps with blood pressure. However, I do not take it at night because it keeps me awake.

I have spent thousands of dollars on supplements recommended on forums. If, after a few weeks, they do not help or, worse, make things worse, I stop taking them. Here are the supplements that have stabilized and lowered my tinnitus to the point where I rarely experience spikes anymore:

• Cordyceps
• Lion's Mane
• Reishi functional mushroom pills

I take Cordyceps in the morning for energy, Lion's Mane in the afternoon, and Reishi before bed because it helps with sleep. Lion's Mane and Reishi stimulate nerve growth factor, promote the production of new brain cells, and repair nerve damage.

I have had tinnitus for years, but it was barely noticeable until I got the booster vaccine. The day after, I experienced nerve damage, neuropathy in my feet and left leg, and severe tinnitus with random, uncontrollable spikes. I panicked, got rid of most of my belongings, and even started making plans to cope.

Since starting Lion's Mane, my neuropathy has almost disappeared, and my tinnitus has significantly reduced and stabilized. Spikes are rare but still happen.

I have also learned that B6 and B3, also called Niacin, can regenerate nerves. Niacin, in particular, seems to improve my mood.

I have read studies on microdosing Psilocybin, which found that in some tinnitus patients, a single dose could reset the audio pathways around the damaged part of the brain, reducing or eliminating the noise. While I am not suggesting anyone do anything illegal, I am considering trying legal Ayahuasca.

Recently, I purchased a vagus nerve stimulator, called Biothm StimV, a TENS unit designed specifically for tinnitus. It is easy to use and shaped like a hockey puck. The vagus nerve passes through the neck and limbic system, which recent studies suggest may be linked to tinnitus, depression, and anxiety. I have had three neck injuries, which I suspect contributed to my tinnitus, depression, and anxiety.

Stimulating the vagus nerve is believed to help quiet tinnitus, but my first attempt caused a bad spike. It is possible that my vagus nerve is overstimulated due to my neck injuries. I am going to wait a week before trying it again.

I will never give up on finding something that can either cure my tinnitus or at least return it to how it was before the vaccine. Never give up hope.

One discouraging thing is that the scientific community often says, "We are not looking for a cure because there are hundreds of different causes." While this is true, there is ultimately one part of the brain responsible for producing the noise. They should focus on silencing that.

For anyone new to this: It gets better. Even if you do not do anything, the worst part is the initial panic, but it is hard not to panic in the beginning. Start by cutting out processed foods, which are a huge source of glutamate, also called MSG. Glutamate, in large quantities, transforms from an excitatory neurotransmitter into a neurotoxin, damaging the brain. It is hidden in everything, especially protein shakes, under various names to sneak it in.

Also, start with a good multivitamin. If you are deficient in anything, correcting that might help.

Then, try supplements like Magnesium or Ashwagandha, but introduce them one at a time for a few weeks so you can identify what works and what does not.

I went to an ENT and learned my tinnitus is around 8 kHz. I found a pleasant masking video on YouTube, downloaded it as an 8-hour MP3, and used an old phone to play it. During the day, I play it through my AfterShokz bone conduction headphones because I do not like anything in my ears. At night, I wear a sleep headband to help me fall asleep.

Could you share your dosages, schedule, and the brands you're using, @Roy E?

Also, please provide updates on the TENS. I've noticed that I can modulate my tinnitus. While it doesn't decrease, it does increase depending on my head and jaw movements.