Can vitamin B6 and magnesium help?

There have been some claims that vitamin B6 and magnesium could help to reduce oversensitivity to noise.

These were largely based on the result of treatments for hyperacusis patients with learning disorders in the United States.

The use of vitamin B6 and magnesium for hearing oversensitivity has been largely restricted to those affected by hyperacusis alongside autism (or autistic-like symptoms). The use of vitamin B6 may help regulate the brain chemicals that control sensory information arriving at the brain while the magnesium could help the body to use the vitamin B6 effectively.

However, it is important to note that, since hyperacusis is a subjective phenomenon and therefore difficult to identify and study, its causes remain unknown. It is likely that there are a variety of different causes for the condition, and not all will be affected by the use of vitamin B6 and magnesium. There remains no conclusive proof to suggest that vitamin B6 and magnesium can help reduce oversensitivity to noise in the majority of people affected. Also, since side effects may occur if vitamin B6 and magnesium are taken at high doses, it is important to speak to a medical practitioner before considering any course of treatment.