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Tinnitus

Reviewed by the Nimbera editorial team · Last updated May 2026

The perception of ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking sounds in the ears without an external source. Often triggered by noise damage, ear infections, age-related hearing loss, or certain medications. Can range from occasional and mild to chronic and debilitating.

When to see a doctor

See a doctor to rule out underlying causes including acoustic neuroma, Meniere's disease, high blood pressure, or ototoxic medications. Sudden onset or one-sided tinnitus warrants urgent evaluation.

Natural remedies · 7

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How we rate evidenceâ–¾

Strong - Multiple randomised controlled trials or systematic reviews with consistent positive outcomes.

Moderate - At least one RCT or several high-quality observational studies with plausible mechanisms.

Limited - Small trials, animal studies, or traditional use with limited human clinical evidence.

Sources link directly to PubMed, Cochrane Reviews, or NCCIH.

Ginkgo Biloba

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A 2022 Cochrane systematic review (Sereda et al.) found uncertainty about the benefits of Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus compared to placebo, with overall insufficient evidence quality.
$15-$30 per month

Melatonin

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A randomized clinical trial (Hurtuk et al. 2011) found melatonin associated with a statistically significant decrease in tinnitus intensity and improved sleep quality in chronic tinnitus patients.
$8-$18 per month

Magnesium

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A Phase 2 Mayo Clinic study (Cevette et al. 2011) found that 532 mg/day of oral magnesium for 3 months significantly benefited perception of tinnitus-related handicap in participants.
$15-$30 per month

Zinc

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A clinical trial (Yeh et al. 2019) found Tinnitus Handicap Inventory scores improved significantly with zinc supplementation specifically in patients with noise-induced hearing loss associated tinnitus.
$8-$20 per month

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 RCTs with 1,091 participants (Hesser et al. 2011) found CBT produced statistically significant reductions in tinnitus distress that were maintained at follow-up.
$0 (via apps) to $100-$200 per session in-person

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

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A randomized controlled trial (McKenna et al. 2017) found mindfulness-based cognitive therapy superior to relaxation therapy for reducing tinnitus severity, with significant improvements in psychological distress and disability.
$0-$70 per year for apps

Vitamin B12

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A study (Shemesh et al. 1993) found 47% of tinnitus patients with noise-induced hearing loss had B12 deficiency, and some patients experienced improvement following B12 replacement therapy.
$10-$20 per month

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