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\nThe food you put into your body becomes fuel, enabling you to jump higher and run faster. It also plays an important role in keeping your ears healthy.<\/p>\n
\nThe food you put into your body becomes fuel, enabling you to jump higher and run faster. It also plays an important role in keeping your ears healthy.<\/p>\n
Research has shown that vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids can reduce age-related hearing loss. Most fish, such as tuna and sardines are excellent sources of omega 3 and vitamin D. Those who eat fish at least two times a week are over 40 percent less likely to develop age-related hearing loss. This is due to the fact that omega 3 helps to strengthen the blood vessels in your ear\u2019s sensory system.<\/p>\n
Vitamin A has been shown to reduce the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by almost 50 percent. Vitamin A can be found in sweet potatoes, carrots and dark leafy greens.<\/p>\n
Antioxidants and folic acid can reduce the risk of hearing loss by up to 20 percent. The antioxidants work to decrease the amount of free radicals in your body; free radicals can damage the nerve tissue in your inner ear. Antioxidants can be found in many foods such as spinach, asparagus, baked beans, broccoli, peas and eggs.<\/p>\n
Zinc has been shown to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus<\/a> and can drastically increase the recovery time of sudden hearing loss. Zinc is found in a wide variety of foods such as shellfish, eggs, nuts and even pumpkin seeds.<\/p>\n