meta_analysis
    2017

    Effect of antioxidant supplementation on the auditory threshold in sensorineural hearing loss: a meta-analysis

    de Souza MEDCA, Costa KVT, Menezes PL

    Published in Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

    Key Findings

    Pooled RCTs suggested modest improvement or protection of auditory thresholds with antioxidant supplementation, with substantial heterogeneity.

    Conclusions

    Antioxidants may modestly benefit sensorineural hearing thresholds, but evidence quality is mixed.

    Supplements Studied

    Vitamin E
    Vitamin

    Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating antioxidant supplementation and auditory threshold change in sensorineural hearing loss.

    Related Health Concerns

    Hearing Changes
    Hearing Loss

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Sample Size:372
    Quality Score:5/10

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