Nutrition and Vertigo: Foods, Hydration, and Practical Dietary Strategies for Symptom Support

Introduction

Feeling unsteady can disrupt a patient’s entire day, and providers often hear how unsettling these episodes can be. 

Vertigo and other forms of dizziness are widespread, affecting an estimated 15–20% of adults each year. Epidemiologic data suggest that approximately 5% of adults experience vertigo over a one-year period and, for many, symptoms significantly disrupt daily life—impacting work performance, mobility, and overall quality of functioning. (Stanton 2020)