![]() However, the study was conducted on a small group of guinea pigs, so it likely does not translate to the same effect in people. It might help to skip any large doses of caffeine until your hearing is back to normal: Daily consumption of caffeine may prolong recovery from TTS, a 2016 study showed. Under normal conditions, your hearing should recover in a few days, if not sooner. Caffeine may worsen temporary hearing loss after noise exposureĮver left a really noisy event and your hearing felt funny and muffled? You likely experienced temporary threshold shift (TTS), a sign that your the delicate hair cells of your inner ear are overworked and fatigued. In fact, it found that people who drank coffee had lower rates of hearing loss than non-coffee drinkers. A large Korean observational study found no connection. Caffeine does restrict blood vessels and alter blood pressure, and blood flow is an important part of healthy hearing, so researchers have wondered if there is a relationship. How does caffeine affect hearing loss?įor the most part, it does not appear that normal caffeine intake (around 2 cups of coffee day, or less) will have much of an impact on your hearing in the long-term. Studies indicate caffeine may reduce the risk of certain cancers, such as liver, mouth and throat as well as type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. It stimulates the central nervous system, improving circulation and focus and keeps us from feeling tired after a late night on the town. What is caffeine?Ĭaffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate and many energy drinks as well as some non-prescription cold and allergy medications and pain relievers. This isn't a heavily studied topic of research, and for the most part, it does not seem that caffeine intake plays a big role in hearing health overall. ![]() Links between caffeine consumption and hearing Wondering how caffeine intake might affect your hearing, especially when it comes to hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears)? What about Meniere's disease? So far, research has not shown any harmful ![]()
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