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For Ear Health
Physicians' Choice Ear-Vite® PLUS
12 Active Ingredients for Promoting Ear & Hearing Health*
| Vitamins C and E |
Major antioxidants that neutralize free radicals which may impair hearing |
| Niacin |
Helps promote blood circulation to the ears, and a favorable lip balance |
| Folate (as folic acid) |
Important in maintaining efficient blood flow and nervous system functions. Deficiencies may lead to hearing loss in elderly people. |
| Vitamin B-12 |
Clinical studies have shown an association with noise-induced tinnitus and hearing loss |
| Calcium Hydroxyapatite |
The primary type of calcium in bone; helps balance magnesium intake |
| Magnesium |
Researchers have clinically shown the value of noise-induced hearing loss |
| Zinc (as gluconate) |
An essential mineral prevalent in the inner ear |
| Choline Bitartrate and Inositol |
Lipotropics which facilitate the movement of lipids in and out of cells |
| Isolationism |
Have been shown clinically to benefit individuals with dizziness and balance performance |
| Gingko Biloba Extract |
Published clinical studies suggest this herb promotes blood flow throughout the body, including the ears. |
The above information is based on published clinical reports and/or published information found below.
Ingredient References
Ames, B.N. Oxidants, Antioxidants, and the Diseases of
Aging. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" 1993; 90 (17): 7915-22.
Attias J. Weisz G, Almog S, Shahar A, Wiener M, et al: "Oral Magnesium Intake Reduces Permanent Hearing Loss
Induced by Noise Exposure", AM J Otolaryngology, Vol. 15,
No 1 (January-February), 1994, pp. 26-32
Barger-Lux, M.J., "The Role of Calcium in Preventing Bone
Fragility, Hypertension and Certain Cancers", Journal of
Nutrition 1994; 123: 1406S-115.
Blumberg, J. B. "Changing Nutrient Requirements in Older
Adults", Nutrition Today, September; 27 (5): 15.
Bou Kaitza, N. "A Physiological Amount of Zinc
Supplementation: Effects on nutritional, lipid, and thymic
status in an elderly population." American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, 1993; 57: 566-72.
Kleijnen J. and Knipschild P.: "Ginkgo Biloba", The Lancet,
Vol. 340, November 7, 1992, pp. 1136-1139
Pulec J.L., Mendoza I.H.: "Progressive Sensorineural
Hearing Loss, Subjective Tinnitus and Vertigo Caused by
Elevated Blood Lipids", Ear, Nose and Throat Journal,
1997, October, pp. 1716-30
Seddon, J. M. "The use of vitamin supplements and the
risk of cataract among US male physicians", American
Journal of Public Health 1994; 85: 788-92
Shemesh Z, Attias J, Ornan M, et al.: "Vitamin B-12
Deficiency in Patients with Chronic-Tinnitus and Noise-
Induced Hearing Loss", AM J Otolaryngology, Vol. 14, No.
2 (March-April), 1993; pp. 94-99
Williams, H.L., et al. Annals of Otology Rhinology
Larngology (1963) 72, 4, 1082
Williams, H.L. Trans. American Academy of Ophthalmology
and Otolaryngology (1964) pp.
45-56
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