Add a touch of magic to your morning cup of coffee.

Coffee is already known for its numerous health benefits. However, the list of these benefits continues to grow.

Now, in a new study just published in the medical journal BMJ Open , scientists have discovered yet another unexpected benefit from your morning cup of coffee.

Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing sounds in the ears (ringing, buzzing, or clicking) when there are actually no sounds. Data suggests this condition affects approximately 14% of adults worldwide and is associated with depression, anxiety, and stress.

Consuming more caffeine—the main ingredient in coffee—has been linked to a reduction in tinnitus.

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There is no cure for tinnitus, but treatments such as counseling, behavioral therapy, medication, and hearing aids can help reduce symptoms.

How does diet affect tinnitus?

Diet can also have a significant impact on tinnitus. Previous studies have shown that consuming high-quality nutrients can have a positive effect on hearing by improving blood flow to the inner ear and reducing oxidative damage and inflammation.

However, it is still uncertain which specific foods worsen or alleviate tinnitus symptoms.

To further explore this, scientists from the World Health Organization's Collaborating Centre in China (WHOCC), in collaboration with experts at Chengdu University Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China), conducted a review analysis of eight studies involving 301,533 participants.

Data shows that tinnitus affects approximately 14% of adults worldwide and is associated with depression, anxiety, and stress.

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Studies included in the analysis relate to the influence of diet on tinnitus.

Dietary factors include carbohydrates, caffeine, eggs, fruits, fiber, fats, meat, protein, sugars, fish, vegetables, and dairy.

Caffeine and foods that help reduce tinnitus.

The results revealed that consuming more caffeine—the main ingredient in coffee—is associated with a reduction in tinnitus, according to the medical website Medical Express .

In addition, some other foods and drinks, including fruits, dietary fiber, and dairy products, also have this effect.

Specifically, consuming more coffee can reduce tinnitus by 10%.

Additionally, researchers found that consuming more fruit reduced tinnitus by 35%, increasing dietary fiber by 9%, and dairy products by 17%.

The authors explain that the reason coffee and the aforementioned foods work wonders is due to their protective effects on blood vessels and nerves, as well as their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

However, they said more large-scale studies are needed to supplement and verify the relationship between food intake and tinnitus, according to Medical Express .

Health experts and numerous studies recommend drinking 2-3 cups of coffee per day, with as little sugar as possible.