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Experts explained the nature of the odor from the body

Специалисты объяснили природу неприятного запаха от тела Scientists have linked the smell with metabolic disorders.

About a third of people complaining of body odor, there are hereditary metabolic disorders. Time identifying what exactly is associated an unpleasant odor, it is possible to cope with the problem by adjusting the power.

As shown by the research of American scientists, one-third of cases, body odor can explain metabolic disorders in which the body is unable to absorb the substances contained in many foods and has an unpleasant, fishy smell.

A genetic disorder called trimethylaminuria, is a disorder that impairs the ability of enzymes to digest trimethylamine. This substance has an unpleasant, “garbage” smell. Contains trimethylamine, organic meat, eggs, certain legumes and saltwater fish. Its excess is excreted from the body through sweat, breath, saliva and urine, causing an unpleasant smell coming from the man.

As shown by a study involving 353 people with an unpleasant odor, 118 of them (33%) had trimethylaminuria. Smell associated with this disorder, can greatly affect the relationship in your personal life and at work, but also cause serious psychological trauma. After correct diagnosis, with an unpleasant odor can be combated by changing the diet.

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