How Does Lipo-Flavonoid® Plus Work?

About 20% of all adults in the United States suffer from tinnitus or ringing in the ears.1

But, as you probably know, ringing in the ears is so much more than just ringing.

For at least 2 million Americans, “phantom” noises in the ears make it nearly impossible to function normally in day-to-day life.2

Whether the distressing sounds are ringing, buzzing, humming, grinding, or whooshing, people who suffer from tinnitus also often experience hearing loss, anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and social problems.3,4

Given these serious effects and the large numbers of people experiencing tinnitus, it’s important to spread the word about potential tinnitus management strategies.

One of these is nutritional supplementation with lemon bio-flavonoids and other key nutrients, like those in Lipo-Flavonoid® Plus.

Flavonoid compounds are believed to have anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-platelet effects.5,6 Lemon bio-flavonoids (specifically bioflavonoid eriodictyol glycoside) have been used to treat tinnitus since the 1960s, when a prominent ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT physician) at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota first described their successful use.7

Today, Lipo-Flavonoid® Plus combines lemon bio-flavonoids with other essential nutrients to help support ear health. Clinical experience reported in medical literature8–13 indicates that patients can experience considerable benefit from lemon bio-flavonoids without side-effects.13

Lemon bio-flavonoids are thought to help relieve tinnitus symptoms by:

  • Improving microcirculation in the inner ear8,14
  • Preventing abnormal accumulation of fatty deposits6,14
  • Blocking histamine production in the inner ear, a likely cause of inner ear disturbances10

In a 2016 survey of 250 ENTs, each said they recommend nutritional supplements for patients presenting with tinnitus or Meniere’s disease (an inner ear disorder that causes tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss).15 And 85% said that Lipo-Flavonoid® is the brand they recommend most often.16

How do you use Lipo-Flavonoid®?

Initially, the recommended dose is two caplets three times a day (morning, midday, and evening), for a total of six caplets per day. This dosing should be continued for 60 days or until symptoms improve. Then a maintenance regimen can begin: one caplet three times a day (morning, midday, evening) for a total of three caplets per day.

If you don’t find relief from ringing in the ears after taking Lipo-Flavonoid® Plus as directed for 60 days, Clarion Brands will refund your money.

Of course, prior to starting any supplement or therapy, it is important to have a thorough medical examination and evaluation, in this case by your otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) or audiologist.

Sometimes tinnitus can be caused by a physical blockage in the ear (such as earwax), as a side effect of starting or stopping a different medication, or by a separate medical condition.

Only your doctor can help you find out what is causing your tinnitus and how best to manage it. Prepare for your appointment by:

  • Making a list of all the over-the-counter, prescription, and herbal products you take
  • Keeping a tinnitus diary including symptoms, severity, day-to-day effects, and potential triggers
  • Printing information about Lipo-Flavonoid® Plus so you can discuss its potential role in your ear health

Learn more at LipoFlavonoid.com.

References
  1. Tinnitus Overview. Mayo Clinic website http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinnitus/basics/definition/con-20021487 . Accessed Sept. 7, 2016.
  2. Understanding the Facts. American Tinnitus Association website https://www.ata.org/understanding-facts . Accessed Sept. 7, 2016.
  3. Han B, Lee H, Kim T, et al. Tinnitus: Characteristics, Causes, Mechanisms, and Treatments. Journal of Clinical Neurology (Seoul, Korea). 2009;5(1):11–19. doi:10.3988/jcn.2009.5.1.11.
  4. Altissimi G, Salviati M, Turchetta R, et al. When Alarm Bells Ring – Tinnitus. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2016 Jul;20(14):2955–73.
  5. Ishikawa Y, Kitamura M. Bioflavonoid quercetin inhibits mitosis and apoptosis of glomerular cells in vitro and in vivo. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2000;279(2):629–34.
  6. Kumar S, Pandey AK. Chemistry and Biological Activities of Flavonoids: An Overview. The Scientific World Journal. 2013;2013:162750. doi:10.1155/2013/162750.
  7. Williams H, Hedgecock L. Citrus Bioflavonoids, Ascorbic Acid and Other B-vitamins in the Treatment of certain types of neurosensory deafness – a preliminary report. Staff meeting of the Mayo Clinic (1962).
  8. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 1997;30:1027–37.
  9. Am J Otol. 1996;17:529–36.
  10. Arenberg I, Bayer R. Therapeutic Options in Meniere’s Disease. Arch Otolaryngol. 1977;103:589–93.
  11. Shaia F, Sheehy J. Sudden sensori-neural hearing impairment: a report of 1,220 cases. Laryngoscope. 1976;86:389–98.
  12. Herschberg S. Meniere’s disease. J Am Osteopathic Association. 1974;73:540–6.
  13. Wolfson R. Treatment of Meniere’s disease. Modern Treatment. 1969;6(3):553–567.
  14. Rubin W. Vestibular suppressant drugs. Arch Otolaryngol. 1973;97:135–8.
  15. Meniere’s Disease – Definition. Mayo Clinic website http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menieres-disease/basics/definition/con-20028251 . Accessed Sept. 7, 2016.
  16. April 2016 Survey. Clarion Brands Inc. Data on file.
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