Consuming ear-healthy foods can slow down hearing loss.

According to relevant medical statistics, 75% of people over 65 suffer from varying degrees of tinnitus and hearing loss. For those with certain chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, this percentage is even higher. Therefore, as we approach old age, we should take some corresponding preventive measures. Through dietary conditioning, we can delay the onset of hearing loss.

Choose foods rich in iron

Paying attention to iron supplementation can effectively prevent and delay the onset of tinnitus and hearing loss in the elderly. People over 45 should focus on iron supplementation.

Foods rich in iron mainly include seaweed, dried shrimp skin, jellyfish skin, black fungus, black beans, black sesame seeds, coriander, and daylilies.

Seaweed and dried shrimp skin tofu soup

Supplement with foods rich in zinc

Although zinc is present in the body in small amounts, its role is significant. Studies have shown that nearly one-third of elderly people with tinnitus and hearing loss are deficient in zinc. People over 45 should ensure a daily intake of 15 mg of zinc to maintain a balance of zinc in the body.

Foods rich in zinc include animal liver, whole grains, nuts, eggs, sea cucumbers, and oysters.

Pay attention to supplementing with foods rich in vitamins

Vitamins C and E can increase the body's superoxide dismutase activity, promote oxygen utilization, and improve peripheral blood flow, thereby protecting the inner ear. These elements are mainly found in various green vegetables, citrus fruits, walnuts, and peanuts; they can be consumed regularly.

Vitamin D promotes the body's absorption of calcium. Medical research has found that many elderly people with tinnitus are closely related to a lack of calcium in the blood. These elements are mainly found in animal liver, eggs, mushrooms, and tremella (silver ear fungus).

In addition, the elderly should also eat foods that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and expand blood vessels, which helps improve blood viscosity and keep the peripheral capillaries in the ears unobstructed. It is important to change bad habits, quit smoking and limit alcohol, avoid playing cards all night, and avoid eating foods that are too salty or too sweet.