Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 7 Researches
5.4
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 3 Reviews
7.8
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Lozenge
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin)
10 mg (10,000 mcg)
416,667%

Top Medical Research Studies

We conducted a double-blind clinical trial with 140 patients suffering from idiopathic tinnitus to gauge the effectiveness of vitamin B12. Participants were divided into two groups, one receiving vitamin B12 and the other a placebo over a month.

We evaluated tinnitus severity through questionnaires at multiple intervals. However, our findings revealed that vitamin B12 did not significantly reduce tinnitus severity compared to the placebo.

Ultimately, our study suggests that vitamin B12 may not be a beneficial treatment for tinnitus, as the results showed no noteworthy improvements.
We explored the potential benefits of Vitamin B12 in treating chronic tinnitus through a randomized, double-blind pilot study.

In this study, we followed 40 patients, half of whom received Vitamin B12 injections weekly for six weeks, while the other half received a placebo.

Notably, we found that many patients were Vitamin B12 deficient, and those who received the treatment reported significant improvements in their tinnitus severity. This suggests that Vitamin B12 may play a therapeutic role for patients suffering from tinnitus who are also deficient in this essential vitamin.
4
ABR influences in B12 deficiency
We examined 28 patients with tinnitus related to vitamin B12 deficiency to understand how B12 affects auditory brainstem responses (ABR). Although most neurological and imaging assessments were normal, some showed low amplitude in their ABR. This suggests that there might be a connection between vitamin B12 deficiency and altered auditory responses in tinnitus sufferers. However, our findings indicate that more detailed research is needed to clarify these effects.

Most Useful Reviews

8.8
Tinnitus calmed down
I have tinnitus and hearing loss, and I heard that B12 might help, so I began taking it. It has a pleasant berry smell and is easy to consume, much like candy. So far, my tinnitus has settled slightly. I also take NAD+ along with Vitamin B12, so I take them together. I will update on the results later.
8
Some improvement experienced
Due to my tinnitus, I decided to try high-dose B12 as I had read about improvements in some cases. I initially took one pill a day, occasionally increasing the dosage. While the effects were not immediately apparent, the supplement was safe for my health. Although I could still hear my tinnitus, it was somewhat less noticeable.
0
No effect noted
I purchased this product as it was meant to assist with tinnitus, but unfortunately, it had no effect on me.

Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 7 Researches
5.4
  • All Researches
8
TENS shows benefit for tinnitus
We examined the effectiveness and safety of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) along with vitamin B12 treatment in patients with acute tinnitus. In this pilot study, 46 participants were randomly assigned to either real or sham TENS, receiving weekly vitamin B12 for four weeks.

After the treatment period, we noticed significant improvements in tinnitus symptoms for those receiving verum TENS, as shown by various scales. However, the specific impact of vitamin B12 on tinnitus symptoms was not detailed in the findings, suggesting its role may not be significant.
We explored the potential benefits of Vitamin B12 in treating chronic tinnitus through a randomized, double-blind pilot study.

In this study, we followed 40 patients, half of whom received Vitamin B12 injections weekly for six weeks, while the other half received a placebo.

Notably, we found that many patients were Vitamin B12 deficient, and those who received the treatment reported significant improvements in their tinnitus severity. This suggests that Vitamin B12 may play a therapeutic role for patients suffering from tinnitus who are also deficient in this essential vitamin.
8
B12 showed varied tinnitus effectiveness
We examined the effects of Vitamin B12, among other medications, on tinnitus in a study involving 133 patients. Participants were divided into two groups based on the relationship between their auditory emissions and tinnitus frequencies. After 14 days of treatment, the group linked to positive emissions experienced a significant improvement, with an effective rate of 75.3%, compared to just 36.7% for the other group.

Overall, while Vitamin B12 showed promise in certain cases, tailored treatments may be essential for better outcomes, particularly in acute tinnitus cases.
5
Melatonin and B12 linked to tinnitus
We investigated the relationship between plasma levels of melatonin, vitamin C, and vitamin B12, and the presence of tinnitus in elderly individuals. Our study included 139 healthy seniors divided into those with and without tinnitus.

We found that both melatonin and vitamin B12 levels were significantly lower in those experiencing tinnitus. However, vitamin C levels showed no notable difference.

This indicates that addressing low levels of melatonin and vitamin B12 may be crucial in finding potential treatments for tinnitus in older adults.
4
ABR influences in B12 deficiency
We examined 28 patients with tinnitus related to vitamin B12 deficiency to understand how B12 affects auditory brainstem responses (ABR). Although most neurological and imaging assessments were normal, some showed low amplitude in their ABR. This suggests that there might be a connection between vitamin B12 deficiency and altered auditory responses in tinnitus sufferers. However, our findings indicate that more detailed research is needed to clarify these effects.

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 3 Reviews
7.8
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
8.8
Tinnitus calmed down
I have tinnitus and hearing loss, and I heard that B12 might help, so I began taking it. It has a pleasant berry smell and is easy to consume, much like candy. So far, my tinnitus has settled slightly. I also take NAD+ along with Vitamin B12, so I take them together. I will update on the results later.
8
Some improvement experienced
Due to my tinnitus, I decided to try high-dose B12 as I had read about improvements in some cases. I initially took one pill a day, occasionally increasing the dosage. While the effects were not immediately apparent, the supplement was safe for my health. Although I could still hear my tinnitus, it was somewhat less noticeable.
0
No effect noted
I purchased this product as it was meant to assist with tinnitus, but unfortunately, it had no effect on me.

Frequently Asked Questions

8.8
Tinnitus calmed down
I have tinnitus and hearing loss, and I heard that B12 might help, so I began taking it. It has a pleasant berry smell and is easy to consume, much like candy. So far, my tinnitus has settled slightly. I also take NAD+ along with Vitamin B12, so I take them together. I will update on the results later.
8
Some improvement experienced
Due to my tinnitus, I decided to try high-dose B12 as I had read about improvements in some cases. I initially took one pill a day, occasionally increasing the dosage. While the effects were not immediately apparent, the supplement was safe for my health. Although I could still hear my tinnitus, it was somewhat less noticeable.
0
No effect noted
I purchased this product as it was meant to assist with tinnitus, but unfortunately, it had no effect on me.
We conducted a double-blind clinical trial with 140 patients suffering from idiopathic tinnitus to gauge the effectiveness of vitamin B12. Participants were divided into two groups, one receiving vitamin B12 and the other a placebo over a month.

We evaluated tinnitus severity through questionnaires at multiple intervals. However, our findings revealed that vitamin B12 did not significantly reduce tinnitus severity compared to the placebo.

Ultimately, our study suggests that vitamin B12 may not be a beneficial treatment for tinnitus, as the results showed no noteworthy improvements.
We explored the potential benefits of Vitamin B12 in treating chronic tinnitus through a randomized, double-blind pilot study.

In this study, we followed 40 patients, half of whom received Vitamin B12 injections weekly for six weeks, while the other half received a placebo.

Notably, we found that many patients were Vitamin B12 deficient, and those who received the treatment reported significant improvements in their tinnitus severity. This suggests that Vitamin B12 may play a therapeutic role for patients suffering from tinnitus who are also deficient in this essential vitamin.
5
Melatonin and B12 linked to tinnitus
We investigated the relationship between plasma levels of melatonin, vitamin C, and vitamin B12, and the presence of tinnitus in elderly individuals. Our study included 139 healthy seniors divided into those with and without tinnitus.

We found that both melatonin and vitamin B12 levels were significantly lower in those experiencing tinnitus. However, vitamin C levels showed no notable difference.

This indicates that addressing low levels of melatonin and vitamin B12 may be crucial in finding potential treatments for tinnitus in older adults.
4
B12's limited effect on tinnitus
We explored the connection between vitamin B12 deficiency and tinnitus by studying 113 army personnel exposed to noise. Among those with chronic tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss, 47% showed low vitamin B12 levels.

After vitamin B12 therapy, 12 patients reported some improvement in their tinnitus symptoms. However, the overall benefit of B12 treatment on tinnitus wasn’t significant enough to draw firm conclusions.

The findings suggest that checking vitamin B12 levels could be a beneficial part of assessing patients with chronic tinnitus.

References

  1. Dadgarnia M, Mandegari M, Zand V, Vaziribozorg S, Zare-Zardini H, et al. The effect of vitamin B12 on idiopathic tinnitus. Am J Otolaryngol. 2024;45:104028. doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104028
  2. Kisli M, Saçmacı H. Auditory Brainstem Response in Patients with Tinnitus Associated with Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2019;28(3):59.
  3. Li L, Shi H, Wang M. A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Patients With Acute Tinnitus. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019;98:e13793. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000013793
  4. Singh C, Kawatra R, Gupta J, Awasthi V, Dungana H. Therapeutic role of Vitamin B12 in patients of chronic tinnitus: A pilot study. Noise Health. 2016;18:93. doi:10.4103/1463-1741.178485
  5. Lasisi AO, Fehintola FA, Lasisi TJ. The role of plasma melatonin and vitamins C and B12 in the development of idiopathic tinnitus in the elderly. Ghana Med J. 2012;46:152.
  6. Zhang J, Zhou H, Xu Y, Zhang G. [A study on relationship between distortion product otoacoustic emissions and therapeutic effects in tinnitus]. Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2009;23:591.
  7. Shemesh Z, Attias J, Ornan M, Shapira N, Shahar A. Vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with chronic-tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss. Am J Otolaryngol. 1993;14:94.
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