Body Odour - why and what

Let's talk about an unpleasant fact. In fact, an unplesant-smelling fact. Body odour.

Why do you get body odour, and what can you do about it?

At its simplest, body odour emanates from bacteria in your body. The bacteria use protein molecules in your saliva or sweat.

The result is the all-too-familiar "go and brush your teeth" response that umteen mothers have had with their children.

What you eat also plays a role. Imagine you ate garlic, onions, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, and spicy food. All of them contain metabolites with a strong odour.

You have probably already experienced it if you got close to someone who had eaten onion or garlic.

The metabolites in the food need to be expelled. One way to do it is to expel it through your breath or skin.

But where did the bacteria that caused all the odour come from? Well, the food you ate, of course, and the interactions you had with the world around you.

Meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables, and even eggs all contain bacteria. Some of these bacteria can make their way into your mouth and body and make host. Once it does, it results in body odour.

So what can you do about it?

It's very normal for you to have body odour. Unpleasant as it may be, it is a natural process for your body to eliminate unwanted elements from your body through your mouth or skin.

Regular hygiene - bathing, washing, cleaning, and brushing takes care of the bulk of it.

If you want to be more aggressive about eliminating the smell, your best bet is apple cider vinegar. You can rinse or apply topically. The apple cider vinegar kills most of the bacteria.

If you are using deodarants, check if they contain heavy metals. You do not want to be spraying heavy metals onto your skin.

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