07/10/2023
GUT-EAR-BRAIN: It's all connected
I always like seeing how scientific research shows the interconnection of body systems. There has been more data from animal studies to suggest that environmental noise is disruptive to the gut microbiome and is associated with leakiness of the gut tight junctions, not to mention the build-up of beta-amyloid. There is a recent review article showing the connection between the auditory aspects and the gut-brain axis and possible intervention with dietary factors.
Of course, not all hearing loss is due to the disruption of this axis, but perhaps we can use hearing loss, tinnitus, and even motion sickness as indicators that there is something potentially "off" in the gut-brain connection. More in the article posted below.
**Check with your healthcare professional on your personal situation as to whether nutrition would be of benefit. There are many considerations with ear health and hearing.**