Effects of Vitamins on Auditory and Vestibular Systems: Narrative Review

Authors

  • Aylin Mellati Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
  • Nasrin Gohari Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
  • Nayiere Mansouri Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
  • Mona Mansouri Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Vahabzadeh Laboratory, Ardabil, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/jmr.v20i3.22528

Keywords:

Vitamin; Auditory; Vestibular

Abstract

Introduction: Hearing and balance are vital body functions that allow communication with our surroundings and effective participation in everyday activities. Various factors, including vitamins, influence these two functions. This study aimed to examine the role of vitamins in hearing and balance and the effects of deficiencies in these nutrients on ear and balance health.

Materials and Methods: This review examined the effects of vitamins on hearing. We identified 71 studies published since 2000 through searches of Medline (PubMed), Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, ASHA, Thieme, and ProQuest.

Results: Evidence suggests that Vitamins A, B, C, D, and E are associated with auditory and vestibular health. Vitamin deficiencies have been linked to hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, and impaired inner ear function. In particular, vitamins A and E support hair cell integrity and protect against oxidative stress, while vitamins B and C contribute to neural function. Vitamin D is also important for vestibular health through its role in calcium regulation.

Conclusion: Ensuring adequate intake of these vitamins through diet or supplementation may help prevent hearing and balance disorders and improve quality of life

Published

2026-09-04

Issue

Volume (20) issue (3)

Section

Articles