Could a Vitamin Reduce Hearing Deficit?
This common over-the-counter supplement helped reduce hearing deficiencies by mimicking cholesterol. It's also found in many plant foods, including celery, oranges and broccoli.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Loss of cholesterol in the inner ear may be involved in age-related hearing loss — and phytosterols may help resolve it
Phytosterols, which have a structure and function similar to cholesterol, led to improvements in the function of outer hair cells in the inner ear, which help amplify sounds
They may help balance cholesterol in the inner…
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