Diet could play a role in tinnitus

Consuming certain foods could help prevent tinnitus.

In a systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open, investigators used the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases to identify 10 observational studies involving more than 300,000 participants. They examined the potential associations between dietary factors and tinnitus incidence.

The investigators found that fruit, dietary fiber, caffeine and dairy products were all correlated with a lower incidence of tinnitus. They hypothesized that these products — alongside anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties — may provide protective effects on the blood vessels and nerves. No statistically significant associations were found between carbohydrates, eggs, fat, margarine, meat, sugar, protein, fish, vegetables, water and varied diets and tinnitus.

The findings could inspire the implementation of a novel dietary strategy to reduce the incidence of tinnitus.

Read more: BMJ Open

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