A lot of what we know about carrots isn’t true - they won’t help you see in the dark and they aren’t the natural food of rabbits. But one thing we do know is that they could help you hear better. Carrot juice is particularly high in beta-carotene, which your body uses to make vitamin A or retinol. High amounts of vitamin A are found in your cochlea, the organ of listening that contains touchy hair follicles. As per “Human Biochemistry and Disease,” low levels of vitamin A inside of your cochlea may add to listening to hearing loss and tinnitus.

Albeit not experimentally demonstrated, recounted proof proposes that vitamin A supplements diminish the side effects of tinnitus. Poor blood flow to the ears contributes to hearing loss, and vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that removes harmful free-radicals from blood vessels, and is needed for collagen production and tissue repair. Carrot juice is a sound source of vitamin C, and in addition B-6. Vitamin B-6 is required for productive nerve transmission, which is useful when loud noise hurt a portion of the nerve fibres in your ear. 

Carrot juice likewise, contains some potassium, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, iron and sulphur, as per the “American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide.” Minerals are required for the strength of the small bones inside of your ear and are vital to electrolyte parity, which is critical for the liquid inside of your cochlea. Of course carrots are only one part of a healthy diet and, as shown opposite, there are plenty of other foods available that are good for you and your hearing.

What other foods could help your hearing?

Fish

The high amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin D generally found in fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel can be very beneficial for your hearing. Studies have shown that adults who ate fish twice a week had a 42% lower possibility of having an age-related hearing loss compared to those who didn’t eat fish. The main reason for this is that Omega 3 strengthens the blood vessels in the ear’s sensory system. Fish is your ear’s friend so get eating!

Asparagus

A regular dose of antioxidants, especially in the form of folic acid can diminish the danger of hearing loss by up to 20%. Antioxidants reduce the quantity of free radicals that swirl through your body and which can harm the nerve tissue inside ears. Folic acid can also be found in beans, broccoli, eggs, liver, spinach and nuts.

Bananas

Not only tasty, bananas are a good source of magnesium which provides additional protection against noise induced hearing loss. It is also found in potatoes, artichokes and broccoli.

Dark Chocolate

While not part of your 5-a-day, it does contain a good amount of Zinc which increases the inner ear’s resistance to age related hearing loss. Oysters and pork are good sources too.

Oranges

Vitamin C can keep free radicals in check and strengthen your overall immune system, thus reducing the risk of ear infections. Other sources include strawberries and tomatoes.

So the message is simple - eat healthy and you could keep hearing better! And if you want to learn more about hearing loss and how our hearing solutions are the perfect recipe for better hearing, then give us a call free on 0800 612 7994, quoting ref: HN DM 09.