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The Ringing in Your Ears Might Be Tied to Your Diet

April 14, 2025 · In: health, hearing, hearing loss

The Ringing in Your Ears Might Be Tied to Your Diet.

AS AN ONCOLOGIST, I work with patients facing life’s toughest challenges. But now and then, amid the discussions of scans and side effects, someone will mention something unexpected: a persistent ringing in their ears.

Tinnitus affects an estimated 740 million people worldwide. 

While it’s not life-threatening, it can be incredibly disruptive—especially for those already navigating a serious illness. 

That’s why a new analysis caught my attention.

Researchers reviewed data from over 301,000 adults across eight studies and found that a few simple dietary changes might lower the risk of developing tinnitus.

A bowl of fruit with a graphic above it reading “35% lower risk of tinnitus.”
The Ringing in Your Ears Might Be Tied to Your Diet. Image created by ChatGPT 4o.

Fruit

A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies reveals these encouraging statistics regarding tinnitus:

People who regularly ate fruit had a 35% lower risk. Dairy products were linked to a 17% reduction, while caffeine and fiber were associated with 10% and 8% lower risks, respectively. 

Interestingly, foods like vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, and water showed no clear effect.

These findings reinforce what many in medicine already suspect: lifestyle choices—including what we eat—can impact our health in ways we’re still uncovering.

The Ringing in Your Ears Might Be Tied to Your Diet: What Foods Made The Biggest Difference?

If you’re curious about which foods made the biggest difference — or what to consider if you’re already experiencing tinnitus — check this list:’

  • Fruit
  • Fiber
  • Dairy
  • Caffeine

The researchers examined 15 dietary factors before discovering the four influential risk-reducing products.

The author, Dr. Michael Hunter, raises his hands as he speaks at a cancer meeting in Hawaii in 2024.
The author, Dr. Michael Hunter.

My Take – The Ringing in Your Ears Might Be Tied to Your Diet

This fascinating study adds to the growing evidence that lifestyle choices can influence tinnitus risk. 

Given how disruptive tinnitus can be for so many people, it’s encouraging to see that simple dietary habits—like eating more fruit, fiber, dairy, and even caffeine—might help reduce the chances of developing it.

I would love to see clinical trials assessing specific diet patterns and their effects on tinnitus severity.

Moreover, we need long-term studies tracking diet and tinnitus symptoms over time to establish whether there is a causal relationship.

Imperfect, observational data.

But some welcome news for those who suffer from tinnitus.

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3/e091507

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By: Dr. Michael Hunter · In: health, hearing, hearing loss · Tagged: diet and health, diet and tinnitus, health, hearing, hearing loss, lifestyle, tinnitus, wellness

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