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Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus? Is it true that some supplements can cause tinnitus?
Learn which supplements can ease tinnitus, including melatonin and pine bark extract. Understand which may actually cause tinnitus.
CL Answer
What is Lipo-flavonoid and does it work for tinnitus or other ear problems?
Lipo-flavonoid Plus info, including ingredients & reliability of claims to improve ear ringing (tinnitus), vertigo, ear aches, ear infection, and Meniere's disease.
Product Review
Magnesium Supplements Review (Including Calcium, Vitamins D & K, and Boron)
Find Out What Magnesium Does, Who Needs It, and Our Top Picks Among Supplements
CL Answer
What is Pycnogenol, does it work, and is it the same as other pine bark extracts?
Learn more about Pycnogenol, including evidence from clinical studies on blood clots, osteoarthritis, cognition, vision, tinnitus, and the skin and safety.
Clinical Update
8/28/2021
Therapy for Tinnitus?
A recent study tested whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could reduce the severity of tinnitus and tinnitus-related issues, such as trouble sleeping. See the results in our updated answer to the question: Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus? Is it true that some supplements can cause tinnitus?
Clinical Update
4/15/2022
CoQ10 for Tinnitus?
Can CoQ10 supplementation reduce symptoms of tinnitus? Find out what research suggests in the What It Does section of our CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Review.
For information about other supplements for tinnitus, see our answer to the question: Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus? Is it true that some supplements can cause tinnitus?
Clinical Update
1/30/2025
CoQ10 for Tinnitus?
Did taking CoQ10 reduce the severity of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in a recent study? Find out in the Tinnitus section of our CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for CoQ10 and ubiquinol.
Also see our article about supplements that may help or worsen tinnitus, which includes information about lifestyle modifications that may help and medications that may cause tinnitus.
Product Review
Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba) Supplements Review
Choose the Best Ginkgo Biloba Supplement. Finding Real Ginkgo Isn't Easy — 60% Fail ConsumerLab's Tests of Quality.
Clinical Update
11/29/2022
Medications & Tinnitus
We’ve added information about medications that may cause tinnitus (ringing of the ears) to our CL Answer about tinnitus and supplements.
Clinical Update
9/15/2023
Tinnitus, PPIs & Hearing Aids
Does use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole (Prilosec), increase the risk of tinnitus? Find out, and also learn how other medications may affect tinnitus.
Also find out if wearing hearing aids reduces ringing in the ear from tinnitus.
Clinical Update
9/19/2023
Tinnitus: Pros and Cons of White Noise
White noise may reduce ringing in the ears from tinnitus, but there may be a downside to it. Learn more in our article about supplements and other approaches to tinnitus.
Also learn if pain medications may increase the risk of tinnitus.
Clinical Update
9/22/2023
Magnesium for Tinnitus?
Does taking magnesium reduce ringing in the ears from tinnitus? Find out in the What It Does section of our Magnesium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for magnesium.
Also see: Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus? Is it true that some supplements can cause tinnitus?
Clinical Update
9/21/2021
Helichrysum Oil for Tinnitus?
Can applying helichrysum oil on or behind the ear improve tinnitus? Find out in our answer to the question: Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus? Is it true that some supplements can cause tinnitus?
Clinical Update
10/05/2021
Caffeine and Tinnitus
Does caffeine worsen the frequency or severity of tinnitus? See what a new study found in our updated answer to the question: Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus? Is it true that some supplements can cause tinnitus?
Clinical Update
3/17/2025
Glycine for Tinnitus?
Does taking glycine reduce the frequency or severity of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Find out what’s known in our article about glycine.
Product Review
Iron Supplements Review (Iron Pills, Liquids and Chews)
See Which Iron Supplements Are CL's Top Picks for Different Needs
Product Review
CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Review
Find the Best CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements and Learn How They Differ
Clinical Update
8/25/2023
B-12 for Ringing Ears?
Low levels of B-12 have been linked with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and other issues, but does taking B-12 reduce tinnitus? Find out in the B-12 section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for B-12 and other B vitamins.
Also see our article about supplements that may improve or worsen tinnitus.
Clinical Update
9/12/2023
Ginkgo for Tinnitus?
Do ginkgo supplements reduce symptoms of tinnitus? Find out what recent studies show in the What It Does section of our Ginkgo Supplements Review.
Also see: Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus?
Clinical Update
10/24/2023
Tinnitus Affected by Weather or Hearing Tests?
Do changes in weather or taking a hearing test worsen tinnitus (ringing in the ears)? Find out in our article about supplements and lifestyle changes for tinnitus.
Clinical Update
12/02/2022
Thyroid Medication & Tinnitus?
Does having thyroid disease, or taking the thyroid medication levothyroxine (Synthroid), cause tinnitus? Find out in our article about tinnitus, which includes information about the effects of more than one dozen medications, and whether supplements, such as PEA, can help.
Clinical Update
1/17/2023
Antidepressants and Tinnitus?
Find out if the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin) can cause ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and see a list of other medications that may have this effect in our article about tinnitus.
Clinical Update
6/01/2021
Diet And Exercise For Tinnitus?
Can dieting and exercise improve tinnitus symptoms? Find out what a recent study showed in the update to our answer about supplements and lifestyle changes for tinnitus.
Clinical Update
4/12/2022
Manganese for Tinnitus?
Can taking manganese help treat symptoms of tinnitus? Find out what research suggests in the Manganese section of our Multivitamin Supplements Review. Also see our answer to the question: Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus?
Clinical Update
3/31/2025
Iron Deficiency and Tinnitus?
Can iron deficiency cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears)? Find out in the Iron Deficiency and Anemia section of our Iron Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among iron supplements.
Also see our article about tinnitus and supplements.
Clinical Update
4/03/2025
Tinnitus & COVID-19 Vaccination
Is tinnitus (ringing in the ears) a common side effect of COVID-19 vaccination? Find out what evidence suggests in our article about tinnitus.
Clinical Update
8/15/2024
Tinnitus: Does Cognitive Therapy Work?
One approach to treating tinnitus (ringing in the ear) is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). A recent study suggests it may be most helpful for people with certain symptoms. Get the details in our article about supplements and lifestyle changes for tinnitus.
CL Answer
Sugar Substitutes: Pros, Cons, and Best Choices
Learn about the pros and cons of using sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners in place of table sugar. Sweeteners discussed include stevia, monk fruit, and other high-intensity sweeteners; xylitol, erythritol, allulose and other low-calorie sweeteners; and agave syrup, black sugar, coconut sugar, honey, molasses and other sugar alternatives.
Product Review
B Vitamin Supplements Review (B Complexes, B6, B12, Biotin, Folate, Niacin, Riboflavin & More)
See Our Top Picks and Which 5 Failed Testing
Product Review
Melatonin Supplements Review
Trouble Sleeping? See CL's Tests of Melatonin Supplements and Top Picks.
CL Answer
What are the health benefits of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), and is it safe?
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is commonly promoted for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. Find out if it works.
Clinical Update
10/27/2025
Vitamin D & Tinnitus Relief?
Vitamin D supplementation appeared to improve hearing and decrease tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in people with sudden hearing loss and low levels of vitamin D, according to a recent study. Get the details in our Vitamin D Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
12/04/2025
Tinnitus & Iron-Deficiency
Iron-deficiency anemia was linked with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in women, according to a recent study. Learn more in our Iron Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for iron.
Clinical Update
4/09/2026
Acai for Tinnitus?
Can acai extract quiet ringing ears? Find out what a study found in our Acai Supplements Review.
Also see our article about tinnitus and supplements.
Clinical Update
4/20/2026
Supplements for Tinnitus?
Find out which supplements may help with ringing in the ears (and which medications may cause this condition) in our article about tinnitus.
Clinical Update
1/13/2023
Lifestyle Changes for Tinnitus?
Find out if research supports the following lifestyle changes for reducing symptoms of tinnitus:
Product Review
Acai Berry Supplements and Beverages Review
Find the Best Acai Berry Supplements and Beverages. See Which Acai Berry Supplements and Beverages Passed Our Tests of Quality.
Product Review
Glycine Supplements Review
Tests of Glycine Show High-Quality but Major Savings with Right Products.
Product Review
Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements Review
32% Failed our Tests. Choose Your Multivitamin Carefully.
Product Review
Vitamin D Supplements Review (Including Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin K, and Boron)
Find the Best Vitamin D Supplement and Avoid Problems
CL Answer
Which supplements reduce hearing loss?
Can supplements such as alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium, N-acetyl-cysteine, folate or vitamins B-12, C and/or E help prevent or improve symptoms among people with hearing loss due to excessive noise or aging? Find out what the clinical evidence shows, and learn whether Advanced Hearing Formula, a supplement marketed for ear health, is likely to help.
Clinical Update
6/20/2023
PEA for Pain Relief?
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is promoted for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, as well as for other uses such as tinnitus and mood disorders. But does it really work, and is it safe? Find out in our article about the health benefits of PEA.
CL Answer
Can magnesium supplements reduce heart palpitations or PVCs?
Having low blood levels of magnesium has been associated with abnormal heart rhythms known as PVCs (premature ventricular complexes). Find out if taking magnesium supplements can help.
CL Answer
Relaxium Sleep: Helpful or a Hoax?
Relaxium Sleep claims to be "America’s #1 Trusted Sleep Aid." Find out if research supports this claim and if it's worth its price.
CL Answer
Immuno 150: Does It Boost Immunity?
Immuno 150 by Exceptional Health Products is promoted for boosting the immune system, but does it work and is it worth its price? Find out.
News Release
November 16, 1999
Only three quarters of Ginkgo Biloba supplements contain proper ingredients. ConsumerLab.com posts first of its dietary supplement product tests.
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 16, 1999 — Consumers have a one out of four chance of buying a Ginkgo Biloba product that may not deliver the ingredients they are seeking. This is the finding of an independent analysis of products conducted by ConsumerLab.
Recalls & Warnings
November 21, 2014
Seller of Diabetes, Prostate Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On October 7, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement distributor Windmill Health Products, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Nutri-Betic caplets, Vita-betic caplets, ProstrinRx tablets, Polyflavanol capsules, and Glucoflex Joint ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 06, 2014
Seller of Flaxseed, Ginkgo and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On April 18, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Iowa Select Herbs, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Flax Seed, Holy Basil, Papaya Leaf Extract, and Ginkgo Leaf Extract products, to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held ...
Recalls & Warnings
January 05, 2005
Marketers of Brain-Rejuvinating Supplement Settle FTC Charges of False Claims
On January 5, 2005, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that a company that heavily advertised an herbal dietary supplement called "Sagee" to the Chinese-language and Vietnamese-language communities had settled FTC charges of making false and unsubstantiated claims for the product.
Recalls & Warnings
June 13, 2013
Seller of Cardio, Immune, Greens Supplements and More Warned For Drug Claims
On May 29, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement company Nature's Answer, following a review a the company's website, www.naturesanswer.
