Meniere’s syndrome, or Meniere’s disease, is due to the composition of dark chocolate, which contains tyramine, caffeine and theobromine. Dark chocolate is generally not recommended for people with Meniere’s disease during flare-ups.
The causative factors of Meniere’s disease are more varied and have not yet been clarified, while the pathological changes are mainly inner ear edema. When the disease is at rest, there may be no specific symptoms. In the attack period, there are sudden episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus and ear stuffiness. Choose a low-salt diet and avoid caffeinated beverages, cigarettes and alcohol during flare-ups.
The tyramine contained in dark chocolate causes the body to produce hormones that constrict blood vessels, which can trigger headaches and aggravate the dizziness of Meniere’s disease. Dark chocolate also contains the same caffeine and theobromine as coffee and strong tea, which can excite the body and cause difficulty in sleeping.
When suffering from Meniere’s disease, low salt, light diet, avoid caffeine, tobacco, alcohol and stimulating food intake, Meniere’s attack period is not recommended to eat dark chocolate.