Benefits of Vitamins C and E in Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Authors: Faria M* and Reis C

DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000118

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Introduction: Sensorineural hearing loss is a growing problem tends and has been associated with toxic effects of free radicals such as reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide in the auditory system. With this in mind, studies have shown that the administration of vitamins has positive effects and may decrease the sensorineural hearing loss. Objective: In this sense, through a systematic review aims to examine the available scientific literature about the effectiveness of the use of vitamins C and E in the improvement of the auditory system performance in individuals with sensorineural hearing loss. Methods: Keywords and conducted a search of scientific articles in electronic databases were set, and selected four studies, according to criteria defined and centered on the issue under study. Conclusion: Comparison of the results of the chosen articles reveals decrease of concrete evidence in hearing thresholds provided by taking vitamins C and E, reaching a hearing gain of 30 dB.

Keywords: Vitamin C; Vitamin E; Treatment hearing loss; Sensorineural hearing loss; Audiometry

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