Efficacy of tinnitus retraining therapy in the treatment of tinnitus: A meta-analysis and systematic review
Several technical reasons may explain our distinctive findings, including differences in the microbiome sampling site, the limited n per group, singly housing mice, or the use of highly similar lean, Western, and high-fat diets which systematically exchanged fat content with carbohydrate content
The NAD-linked isocitrate dehydrogenase activity in rat-liver mitochondria [PMID: 4147423] Laboratory literature summary: The NAD-linked isocitrate dehydrogenase activity in rat-liver mitochondria
A gut microbiome issue
Sources of depletion can include: Mitochondrial energy production (a normal and essential process, but creates harmful byproducts like ROS) Chronic infections, gut dysbiosis (including SIBO and Candida ), and ongoing inflammation Air pollution, heavy metals, and environmental toxins 17 Ultra-processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and foods high in advanced glycation end products (heavily browned foods) 18 Pesticides and herbicides 19 Alcohol and smoking Psychological stress Even vigorous exercise (a healthy stressor that still creates oxidative byproducts) 20 Understanding this helps explain why simply eating well sometimes isnt enough, and why targeted nutritional strategies make a meaningful difference