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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda William, MPH
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When we look at the top health conditions throughout the country, there is one condition that is so commonly overlooked and I want to talk about that today. This condition is called tinnitus and it is impacting so many people. I want to give you some insight into what you can be doing and how to approach this particular condition.†
Tinnitus is very closely linked to hearing loss. It is characterized by a persistent ringing or buzzing sensation within the ear. It can be triggered by a variety of different causes. A majority of tinnitus cases are associated with hearing loss.†
The American Tinnitus Association has reported that over 45 million Americans struggle with tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions in the United States. For many people, this is a constant and regular condition that poses issues in their everyday lives. This constant annoyance makes it difficult to just do daily tasks. It impacts your ability to focus and get a restful night of sleep. When that happens, that starts to affect all aspects of our overall health, including blood pressure, metabolism, blood glucose levels and more.†
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The hair cells within the inner ear are specialized nerve cells that are tasked with translating sound waves into interpretive signals for the brain. Over time, these hair cells can be damaged by loud sounds. They can also become damaged if they are deprived of key nutrients, such as antioxidants, that they need to fend off damaging reactive oxygen species.†
If we try to regulate inflammation within the inner ear and replenish the antioxidants that have been wiped out, this can be very promising to those who deal with this chronic condition.†
One nutrient that can be beneficial is N-acetylcysteine (NAC). This is a naturally-occurring antioxidant that has been shown to protect the inner ear, which can be damaged due to noise. Glutathione also plays a role in supporting hearing. The endogenous antioxidant lipoic acid can also help fend off oxidative stress that impacts the health of the inner ear. B-vitamins such as methylfolate and methylcobalamin also play a role in the health of the nerve cells found in the ear. Magnesium can support proper circulation to the hair cells in the ear. When you combine NAC, magnesium and our Methyl-B formulation, they all work synergistically together. Even coenzyme Q10 and zinc play a significant role in tinnitus as they help support hearing and energy within the ear itself.†
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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH defines tinnitus and explains just how common it is. She discusses nutrients that can help fend off the consistent ringing or buzzing associated with this issue.†
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A new study published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, adds to what is known as the growing body of evidence that suggests pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements could play an important role in cardiovascular health, specifically heart disease.
Lead author, Matthew Rossman, explains, “This is the first clinical trial to assess the impact of mitochondrial-specific antioxidant on vascular function in humans. It suggests that therapies like this may hold real promise for reducing the risk of age-related cardiovascular disease.”
The study reports that older adults who take an antioxidant that specifically targets mitochondria – in this case Coenzyme Q10 – see age-related changes in blood vessels reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks.
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 for short, is an importantenergy-releasing nutrient that is produced naturally in the body. Cells use CoQ10 in order to make energy and function properly. It serves as a antioxidant cell protector, protecting from oxidative damage. CoQ10, though present in every cell in the body, can be found in high concentrations in the heart, kidneys, lungs and liver. Your body produces this nutrient naturally, however, its production tends to decrease with age.
For this study, Rossman and researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder recruited 20 healthy men and women ages 60 to 79 from the Boulder area. Half of the participants took 20mg of CoQ10 per day in order to make it “cling to mitochondria inside cells.” The other half took a placebo.
After six weeks, researchers assessed how well the lining of blood vessels functioned by measuring how much the subjects arteries dilated with increased blood flow. Then, after a two week “wash out” of no supplementation or placebo-taking, the tests were repeated.
The researchers found that when taking the supplement, dilation of the arteries improved by 42%, making their blood vessels “look like those of someone 15 to 20 years younger”, according to the study.
Rossman reports, “An improvement of that magnitude, if sustained, is associated with about a 13% reduction in heart disease.” The study also showed that improvement in dilation was due to a reduction in oxidative stress, as blood vessels tend to grow stiff with age largely due to a result of oxidative stress.
“This study suggests that targeting a specific source-mitochondria- may be a better way to reduce oxidative stress andimprove cardiovascular health with aging.”
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