L-shaped relationship between dietary niacin intake and hearing loss in United States adults: National health and nutrition examination survey.

ABSTRACT: Hearing loss poses a significant threat to human health, with its prevalence increasing annually. Niacin (vitamin B3) is an essential B vitamin that plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and cellular repair in the body. Additionally, it exerts a protective influence on the cells of the inner ear. A correlation between dietary niacin and hearing loss has been reported; however, the results remain controversial, requiring further investigation. This study aimed to examine the potential association between dietary niacin intake and hearing loss in United States (U.S.) adults, providing a reference for dietary preventive management of hearing loss. In this cross-sectional study, data derived from the National Health and Nutrition Survey for U.S. adults aged 20 to 69 years, spanning the 201

SUBMITTER: Gao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11856504 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature