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  • Hearing is crucial for social interaction and cognitive functions.
  • Sensorineural hearing loss has severe, lasting impacts on individuals.
  • Diet and nutrition are increasingly recognized as factors influencing auditory health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the relationship between diet type and sensorineural hearing loss.
  • To synthesize current research on nutritional impacts on hearing function.
  • To identify dietary patterns that may prevent or mitigate hearing loss.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of 62 articles published between 2005 and 2023.
  • Literature search conducted across major scientific databases (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar).
  • Inclusion criteria focused on full-text articles examining diet and sensorineural hearing loss.

Main Results:

  • Limiting intake of cholesterol, sugar, carbohydrates, and protein protects hearing.
  • Increased consumption of vegetables, fruits, omega-3s, and antioxidants (Vitamins A, C, E) reduces hearing susceptibility.
  • Dietary factors influence susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, presbycusis, and ototoxicity.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary patterns significantly impact the risk and progression of sensorineural hearing loss.
  • A balanced, nutrient-rich diet, combined with a healthy lifestyle, supports auditory health.
  • Nutritional interventions represent a potential strategy for hearing preservation.