These 4 types of common food could make you smell bad, experts warn
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Topics such as “Old People Smell” and “Ozempic Smell” have recently circulated on social networks, which caused a renewed approach in how people’s bodies react and produce aromas.
According to experts, many foods (and not only garlic) can affect the way someone smells, but there are ways to mitigate the effects through dietary choices.
“Some food impact body smell more than others,” said New Jersey headquarters, Erin Palinski-Wade, News Digital.
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Research shows that body smell is influenced by the bacteria of each person’s skin and how sweat breaks down, according to the expert.
Below are some of the most common foods that can affect the aroma.
Fish
We are all familiar with the “suspicious” smell of seafood, but it can also change the way people smell to others.

Some people have a rare condition that causes a bad smell of emanating from their body after consuming fish. (Istock)
In very rare cases, the body converts a seafood by -product called Colina into a fish smell compound called trimethylamine, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
This compound travels throughout the body and is released through breathing and skin.
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People with this affliction, called trimethylaminuria, can also produce a smell of fish after eating other foods, including beans, broccoli, cauliflower, peanuts and soy products.
“But this incredibly rare condition affects only a few hundred people, and most people can eat fish without worry,” says the Cleveland Clinic website.
Vegetables
While vegetables are widely considered as some of the healthiest food options, they can cause an unexpected smell for some.

Broccoli and Brussels shoots can also cause sulfur -shaped odors. (Istock)
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels choles can cause body smell when sulfuric acid releases, according to the Cleveland clinic. The aroma intensifies by sweat, breath and gas.
Spices
“It is known that some spicy foods increase body smell due to their compounds that contain specific sulfur and metabolites,” Palinski-Wade told News Digital.
“When they are released, they interact with skin bacteria, resulting in specific odors.”
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Cleveland Clinic points out that spices such as curry and cumin contain “volatile compounds” that are absorbed by the bloodstream and released through the sweat glands, “leading to a different smell.”
Red meat
Eating greater amounts of red meat can also affect body smell, according to Palinski-Wade.

Red meat can release toilet proteins through sweat that create an unpleasant smell when mixing with the skin, according to experts. (Istock)
The consumption of red meat can release toilet proteins through perspiration, but after mixing with skin bacteria, its smell can be intensified.
Food to improve body smell
Not all people will experience the same body aromas related to food, since genetic differences affect the type and intensity of odors that may come from eating certain foods, experts pointed out.
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Making certain changes in your diet can help reduce or prevent body smell, according to Palinski-Wade.

Some changes in diet can help improve body smell, an expert advised. (Istock)
“It is possible that he can improve body smell by reducing sulfur foods, reducing red meat or excessively spicy foods, and increasing their water intake, fruits and vegetables,” he advised.
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Foods such as apples, green leafy vegetables, yogurt and green tea can help neutralize compounds that cause smell and support beneficial intestinal bacteria, which can reduce unpleasant body smells, said Palinski-Wade.
Beyond the diet, one of the best ways to improve the general smell of the body is to bathe regularly, according to the previous source. Using antibacterial soap and using breathable fabrics can also be effective.
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“Staying well hydrated and focusing on supporting metabolic health by improving quality dream, reducing stress and staying active can help improve the general smell of the body,” Palinski-Wade added.
Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a variety of stories issues that include food and drink, travel and health.


