This supplement is for anyone who wants to protect themselves against hearing problems, particularly those related to age (presbycusis).

It is also designed for those who have existing hearing problems:

• Age-related hearing loss (increasing difficulty hearing, interpreting and understanding sounds in their environment).
• Hearing loss that occurs following trauma (chronic or acute).
• Hyperacusis (hypersensitivity to sounds and noise).
• tinnitus (whistling and buzzing in the ear).

In order to deliver the benefits of Ginkgo biloba, our supplement is offered at a suggested dose of three capsules a day, to be taken with meals. While it can be adjusted in line with your needs and the advice of your therapist, this dose corresponds to the recommendations of Commission E (an independent scientific advisory board), the WHO and the IQWIG (an independent agency responsible for assessing the quality and efficiency of ingredients, amongst others). As ginkgo's effects take a little while to be fully appreciated, it is advisable to continue supplementation for at least two to three months.

To enhance its efficacy, you can also adopt the following measures throughout the supplementation period:

1. Eat as much fresh fruit and vegetables as possible and consider taking a multivitamin supplement. Restoring optimal nutritional status in antioxidant micronutrients is essential for combatting cognitive decline and circulation problems.
2. Start taking exercise again, or if you're already doing so, gradually increase its intensity. This will increase neurogenesis - the production of new neurons - and improve the volume of blood in the brain, resulting in improved cognitive performance. It will also promote compression of the muscles adjacent to veins, facilitating venous return.
3. Ensure you drink more water than usual (to prevent dehydration) and do deep breathing exercises several times during the day.

An age-old witness to the history of the world and humankind, Ginkgo biloba has managed to withstand all the challenges it has faced over time because of its unique richness in micronutrients. SuperSmart has harnessed the best of this remarkable tree to produce a 100% natural supplement.

Magnesium (180mg a day)

Magnesium (in the form of magnesium aspartate) is the formulation’s most important compound. It increases the production rate of superoxide dismutase (a major antioxidant), promotes vasodilation and prevents too much calcium from being released into ear cells following acoustic trauma.

A two-month double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial has demonstrated the benefits of a daily 170mg dose of magnesium for reducing damage to the auditory system in soldiers exposed to high levels of noise.

A superior Ginkgo biloba extract (standardised to 24% ginkgo flavonglycosides and 6% terpene lactones)

Ginkgo biloba acts in two ways against hearing problems.

The flavonoids it contains, grouped under the name ginkgo flavonglycosides, work primarily on all aspects of the circulatory system (13). Once absorbed by the body, they help relax capillary resistance, increase blood flow to the inner ear, and combat platelet activating factor which promotes blood viscosity and inflammation of blood vessels (14-15). They also act as ‘flak-jackets’ against the oxidants that cause our hearing to deteriorate, and improve blood flow (16-17). For their part, terpene lactones (particularly bilobalides) help to consolidate the neural circuits involved in hearing. They help increase mitochondrial energy production in neurons and prevent oxidative elements from escaping.

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial (18), ginkgo biloba supplementation (240mg a day) helped subjects with partial hearing loss to recover auditory capability.

Alpha-lipoic acid and glutathione

The body produces an extremely efficient antioxidant for protecting against free radical-induced damage to the ear called glutathione. Unfortunately, however, production of this antioxidant is reduced by a number of pathological and environmental factors (oxidative stress, diabetes, cataracts, atherosclerosis, pollution, smoking …) (19)

Glutathione has low bioavailability when taken orally, which is why SuperSmart has added one compound that help the body produce more of it: alpha-lipoic acid.

Quercetin and acetyl-L-carnitine

In its acetylated form, carnitine helps improve nerve deterioration (20) [this property is also used to combat Alzheimer’s disease (21)].

Vitamins D, E, B9 and B12

These four vitamins are increasingly rare in modern Western diets, yet they are essential for good hearing and for preserving the integrity of the auditory system. They are also involved in a great many physiological processes, especially in the brain. Deficiency in vitamin D (which is very common during winter) can result in cochlear dysfunction in particular.

As well as supplementing with Ginkgo Biloba, you may find these other nutritional supplements of interest too.

Discover the properties of Magnesium Threonate, a supplement to help to improve magnesium levels on the brain, providing benefits for cognitive ability such as supporting memory and cognitive function.

See also Krill Oil, a supplement with antioxidant properties to support both cardiovascular and immune health.

If you’re looking to make this formulation even more effective, you can take these additional measures:

1. Eat a healthier diet throughout the supplementation period.
2. Substantially increase your level of physical activity. The resulting metabolic changes will optimise brain function including that of the auditory system. To obtain these benefits, you need to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
3. Avoid high noise levels as much as possible and fully engage in social interaction.

This product’s capsules are made of pullulan, a natural polysaccharide obtained by fermenting tapioca or corn. Pullulan contains no animal ingredients and provides an excellent barrier to oxygen, helping to preserve the integrity of the capsule’s ingredients. It is also an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic materials.

This product’s capsules are composed of HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), a plant substance derived from cellulose. HPMC is widely used for medicines and dietary supplements. It contains no animal ingredients, is recognised as safe by health authorities and is considered more sustainable than synthetic alternatives.