Specifically, researchers report that when compared with women with caffeine intake less than 150 milligrams/day (approximately one and a half 8-ounce cups of coffee), the incidence of reported tinnitus was 15 percent lower among those women who consumed 450 to 599 mg/day of caffeine. The majority of caffeine consumed among the women was from coffee and the results did not vary by age.Yes, well caffeine is one of my favorite things, but the reason coffee lessens neuralgia of the auditory branch of the trigeminal nerve- which causes the aberrant sensations- is because it's antimicrobial.
"The reason behind this observed association is unclear," said Curhan. "We know that caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, and previous research has demonstrated that caffeine has a direct effect on the inner ear in both bench science and animal studies. Researchers note that further evidence is needed to make any recommendations about whether the addition of caffeine would improve tinnitus symptoms.
It's antibacterial and antifungal and people who drink coffee have less dental decay.
For the record, brushing your teeth with baking soda works even better...
Update: ooh the glucose stabilizing effects probably help too...
Hearing Loss Is Common in People with Diabetes
