Hearing loss is one of the leading disabilities among older people. But eating more fish will help lessen the chances of getting this.
It was found in a study from the University of Sydney, led by Paul Mitchell, that those people who ate fish twice a week had lessen their chances of getting hearing loss by 42%, compared with those who ate only less than a serving a week. It was assumed that this was due to higher intakes of omega-3, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA).
“Dietary intervention with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids could prevent or delay the development of age-related hearing loss,†wrote the researchers.
It could be that the blood vessels connected to the cochlea, a snail-shell-like structure in the inner ear, benefits from these fatty acids. However, more researching needs to be done in order to prove this theory.
Detection and prevention of hearing loss
It is sad to note that a number of people starting to suffer from hear loss don’t know it yet. It is important for older people to pay attention to their hearing and have their ears checked. For younger adults, prevention is advised. Here are some tips to care for your ears.
Use hearing protection
Sound that is already above 85 decibels is considered loud, and prolonged exposure to this is damaging to hearing. Common sources of this sound are construction machinery and power tools like bulldozers, hand drills, and chain saw. Examples of protection that you could use are earmuffs and ear plugs.
Lessen the use of earphones
This is very common among teenagers. For mp3 player users, you are advised to limit your use of the gadget to give your ears a rest. And when using mp3 players, keep the volume at a reasonable level.
Folic acid and magnesium
It was found that high levels of amino acid homocysteine increases risk of hearing loss. Folic acid regulates levels of homocysteine. A dosage of 400 mcg a day of folate from food and 400 mcg of folic acid from multivitamin is recommended.
Another nutrient that is good for the ears is magnesium. It helps prevent noise-induced hearing loss. A daily dose of 400–500 milligrams of this nutrient is recommended.
Sources:
Nutraingredients.com
RealAge.com
MedicalNewsToday.com
Vitatalks.com
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