As the new year approaches, it’s natural to plan wellness goals for yourself. As you consider your diet goals, you may want to consider how certain vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, contribute to your overall health and hearing health.
How It Works
A healthy diet cannot reverse hearing loss but can be a strategy in working to prevent it. Inner ear health and the hair cells that carry sound signals to the brain are sensitive to healthy blood flow. When the body experiences poor circulation, oxygen cannot make its way to the inner ear hair cells, causing damage. This causes irreversible hearing loss.
Diets centered around consuming healthy fruits and vegetables provide valuable vitamins and minerals that positively affect hearing. A 2019 study found that high potassium intake levels were associated with a lower prevalence of hearing loss.
Where To Find Potassium
Potassium can assist with lowering blood pressure, preventing the potential damage caused in the inner ear by high blood pressure. Potassium levels also drop with age, enhancing the need to consume foods rich in potassium.
Items to consider on your next grocery list for Stewart Market include:
- Potatoes
- Pineapples
- Spinach
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Bananas
- Melons
- Oranges
- Tomatoes
- Lima beans
- Apricots
- Raisins
Other important vitamins and minerals needed to promote healthy hearing include folic acid and zinc, which can be found in many other fruits and vegetables.
There are various other reasons to maintain a healthy diet, ranging from maintaining healthy blood pressure levels to minimizing the risk of diabetes. For questions about how a healthy diet can impact hearing health, contact Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute to schedule an appointment.
Call Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute at (702) 735-7668 for more information or to schedule an appointment.