Overview

• A study published in BMJ Open analyzed data from 301,533 participants across eight observational studies to assess diet's impact on tinnitus risk.
• Findings suggest that higher intake of fruit, dietary fibre, dairy, and caffeine may be associated with reduced tinnitus prevalence, with reductions of 35%, 9%, 17%, and 10% respectively.
• The study highlights potential protective mechanisms, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on blood vessels and nerves.
• Experts emphasize the low quality of the evidence and the lack of causality, urging cautious interpretation and further research into the findings.
• Tinnitus, affecting one in seven adults in the UK, can significantly impact quality of life, and organizations like RNID continue to provide support and advocate for more robust studies.