There is widespread belief and some evidence to indicate that zinc can successfully treat
tinnitus. Zinc deficiency is more likely to occur in the elderly . The primary objective of
this study is to establish the effectiveness of zinc for the treatment of tinnitus in
individuals 60 years of age and older. Subjects will be randomly assigned to either receive
zinc daily or a placebo. After 4 months and a 1-month wash-out, the subjects will be crossed
over to the other group.