Sep 28, 20261 min read

Eight building blocks that help keep your eardrum healthy

From omega-3 to olive oil, these everyday foods supply nutrients that support the thin tissue and tiny muscles of your middle ear.

Your eardrum looks dull, droopy, dusty, and creased, so feed it these eight building blocks.

Nutrients for the drumhead

One, omega-3 helps keep the drumhead's cell coverings flexible. Two, red bell pepper provides vitamin C that helps your body build the collagen keeping the drumhead taut.

Three, collagen supplies amino acids used to renew the drumhead's thin framework. Four, sardines provide protein building blocks for maintaining the drumhead.

Hydration and muscle support

Five, chamomile tea provides warm fluid that helps you stay hydrated so thin tissues do not dry out.

Six, pumpkin seeds provide magnesium that helps the tiny muscles around your middle ear work normally.

Tissue renewal and cell structure

Seven, egg provides amino acids for everyday tissue renewal. Eight, olive oil provides unsaturated fats that help build flexible cell coverings.

Now your eardrum is smooth, spotless, pearly, and gently taut.

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