Did you know that the foods you eat can have a major effect on your tinnitus? Many people have reported that caffeine makes ringing in the ears worse. Find out why caffeine is a problem and how to avoid it.
You’ve probably heard that you should stay away from coffee and soft drinks when you have tinnitus. That’s because they contain caffeine. Caffeine can overstimulate your nervous system, which is known to increase tinnitus in many people.
The mood swings that some people experience with caffeinated beverages can also indirectly cause ear problems. Caffeine can also constrict blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the ear, another known factor in tinnitus problems.
So it’s clear that avoiding caffeine from coffee, tea, and soft drinks could help reduce tinnitus. But these are not the only sources of caffeine in your life. Energy drinks often have massive amounts of caffeine, which is why they’re also banned. And there are more sources.
You like candy? If so, you will be disappointed to learn that chocolates and cocoa are also high in caffeine. It’s not as bad as the drinks we’ve already talked about, but bad enough to cause problems for some people. So don’t switch to hot chocolate instead of your morning coffee, and don’t try to perk up with a slice of chocolate cake or a candy bar. I am sorry.
These are just a few of the sometimes surprising sources of caffeine you’ll want to avoid on the road to a tinnitus cure. Fortunately, while there are certain foods that you should avoid, there are also a number of foods that can actually help your problem. The foods you eat can easily become part of a holistic treatment for your tinnitus symptoms.