Tinnitus 911
Here we look at the claims for Tinnitus 911.
Treatment details
Type
Branded dietary supplement
Safety
Some potential for harm
Efficacy
No or limited evidence that it is effective
Recommended?
No
The makers claim
Tinnitus 911 “offers long-term relief from ringing and buzzing ears”[1].
What is the treatment?
Tinnitus 911 is a capsule. The suggested use is 1 capsule taken twice daily.
The ingredients of Tinnitus 911 are listed as Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, niacin, folic acid, Vitamin B12, garlic, hibiscus flower, olive leaf, hawthorne berry, buchu leaves, juniper berry, green tea[1].
What are the downsides of this treatment?
Potential side effects, allergic reactions and drug interactions from constituents.[3-15]
Cost – this supplement currently is on sale for $69.95 for one month’s supply excluding shipping and taxes.[1]
Has there been research into this treatment?
There have been no papers published on Tinnitus 911 as a supplement, but there have been a number published on its component parts.
What does the research say?
There is no evidence that any of the known components of this supplement are effective for treating tinnitus.[3-15]
Although some of the components are thought of as safe, some may be harmful including Vitamin B6 (if taken for prolonged periods)[3] and niacin
and green tea in large doses[4,14]. Buchu leaves should be avoided in pregnancy[11].
Although independent evidence is limited, what there is does not show that the components of this supplement are effective for tinnitus and that there may be risks involved in taking this supplement. We would suggest you talk to your GP before taking any new medication or supplement.
“Dietary supplements should not be recommended to treat tinnitus.”[15]
Note that the retailer’s website states “Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.”[1]
Comments
There appears to be a lot of similarity between the marketing and make up of this product and other products such as Sonus Complete and Synapse XT – please see the relevant information sheets for details.
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Give what you canAll online references accessed 13 October 2022 unless noted.
1. Phytage Labs. Tinnitus 911 All Natural Ear Ringing Relief Formula. www.phytagelaboratories.com/products/tinnitus-911
2. National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin C. www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/
3. National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin B6. www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB6-Consumer/
4. National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Niacin. www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/niacin-Consumer/
5. National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Folate. www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-Consumer/
6. National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin B12. www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-Consumer/
7. The Drugsite Trust. Garlic. www.drugs.com/npp/garlic.html
8. The Drugsite Trust. Hibiscus. www.drugs.com/npp/hibiscus.html
9. The Drugsite Trust. Olive Leaf. www.drugs.com/npp/olive-leaf.html
10. The Drugsite Trust. Hawthorn. www.drugs.com/npp/hawthorn.html
11. The Drugsite Trust. Buchu. www.drugs.com/npp/buchu.html
12. The Drugsite Trust. Juniper. www.drugs.com/npp/juniper.html
13. The Drugsite Trust. Green tea. www.drugs.com/mtm/green-tea.html
14. Hu J, Webster D et al. The Safety of Green Tea and Green Tea Extract Consumption in Adults – Results of a Systematic Review. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology.(2018) 95. 412-433.
DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2018.03.019
15. Coelho C, Tyler R et al. Survey on the Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements to Treat Tinnitus. American Journal of Audiology. (2016) 25(3): 184-205