Ginkgo Biloba helps with tinnitus relief
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evidence
evidence
The Claim
It is widely believed that Ginkgo Biloba can relieve tinnitus symptoms because of its potential to improve blood flow to the ears and brain.
Origin
This myth has persisted due to anecdotal evidence and early studies that implied a benefit for tinnitus sufferers.
What Science Says
Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses indicate that Ginkgo Biloba is no more effective than a placebo in reducing tinnitus symptoms. The Cochrane review on this topic concluded that there is no consistent evidence supporting the use of Ginkgo for tinnitus relief. The effect sizes in positive outcomes are generally small and not statistically significant.
Verdict
Mostly False
Sources
- PMID:29942120 <i>Ginkgo biloba</i> extract EGb 761<sup>®</sup> alleviates neurosensory symptoms in patients with dementia: a meta-analysis of treatment effects on tinnitus and dizziness in randomized, placebo-controlled trials.
- PMID:23543524 Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus.
- PMID:15142066 Ginkgo biloba does not benefit patients with tinnitus: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind trial and meta-analysis of randomized trials.