Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Tinnitus

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Magnesium has been investigated as a potential adjunct in the management of tinnitus, primarily based on its role in neuroprotection and vascular health. Scientific interest stems from studies indicating that magnesium deficiency may exacerbate auditory dysfunction and that supplementation could mitigate cochlear damage, especially after noise-induced trauma. Several small-scale clinical trials and animal studies have explored magnesium's effects; some have shown a reduction in tinnitus severity, particularly among individuals with documented deficiency or recent noise trauma. For example, a randomized controlled trial published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology (2011) found that magnesium supplementation provided mild symptomatic relief in acute tinnitus following acoustic trauma. The proposed mechanisms include magnesium's ability to block NMDA receptors, reduce glutamate excitotoxicity, and improve inner ear blood flow.

However, the overall evidence remains limited and somewhat inconsistent. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses emphasize the heterogeneity of studies and the lack of large, high-quality randomized trials. While magnesium is generally considered safe, major clinical guidelines do not uniformly recommend it for tinnitus management due to insufficient high-level evidence. In summary, while there is some scientific basis for magnesium supplementation in select tinnitus cases—especially those involving recent noise-induced hearing loss—the current evidence supports only a modest effect, and further robust research is needed to clarify its therapeutic value.

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