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The objective of this scoping review was to comprehensively map the extent, nature and characteristics of existing research on nutritional strategies and dietary patterns applied in M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease and tinnitus, and to clarify the mechanisms and clinical outcomes reported across studies. Methods: The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar (2\u201312 March 2026) was conducted using the Population\u2013Concept\u2013Context model. Eligible studies included full-text human research (observational or interventional) and reviews published in English that examined dietary strategies in MD or tinnitus. Results: Of 273 records identified, 13 studies met inclusion criteria (6 on MD, 7 on tinnitus). Reported interventions included sodium reduction, adequate hydration, caffeine and alcohol modification, glycaemic stabilization, weight reduction, anti-inflammatory dietary patterns, and Mediterranean or DASH-style diets. Findings suggest potential symptom improvement in some patients. Conclusions: Available evidence indicates that nutritional interventions may serve as a valuable adjunct in the management of MD and tinnitus; however, their effectiveness has not been conclusively demonstrated. Well-designed, adequately powered randomised trials are still required to establish precise, evidence-based clinical guidelines.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/nu18132102","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,29]],"date-time":"2026-06-29T02:16:44Z","timestamp":1782699404000},"page":"2102","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Nutritional Strategies and Dietary Patterns in M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease and Tinnitus: A Scoping Review of the Available Evidence"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"18","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0003-0010-3835","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Micha\u0142","family":"Klimas","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzesz\u00f3w, 35-310 Rzesz\u00f3w, Poland"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0004-3219-4740","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Dominik","family":"Jucha","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzesz\u00f3w, 35-310 Rzesz\u00f3w, Poland"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-3002-3153","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Sabina","family":"Krupa-Nurcek","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzesz\u00f3w, 35-310 Rzesz\u00f3w, Poland"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,27]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"103460","DOI":"10.1016\/j.amjoto.2022.103460","article-title":"Micronutrients in tinnitus: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey analysis","volume":"43","author":"Narayanan","year":"2022","journal-title":"Am. 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