Hearing & Tinnitus

This section covers hearing and balance. It is split into Tinnitus Relief, and Vertigo and Balance, each with reviews, best-of guides and plain explainers.

Hearing supplements often make bold claims. We check ingredients such as ginkgo, zinc and magnesium against human research, note when evidence is weak, and review side effects and refund terms.

Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. See a doctor or audiologist for ringing, hearing loss or dizziness that is new or getting worse.

When should hearing changes be checked by a professional?

Get your hearing checked if you often ask people to repeat themselves, turn the TV up loud, or struggle to follow talk in noisy places. Age related hearing loss usually comes on slowly. Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears is a medical emergency and needs prompt care. Hearing aids, not supplements, are the main treatment.

Source: Age-Related Hearing Loss, NIDCD