Body odor can embarrass people and put them in uncomfortable situations, and there are several reasons for this, from genes to diet.
Bacteria
There are two types of sweat glands in the body, namely apocrine and eccrine glands. Eccrine glands help regulate body temperature, and their secretions are found throughout the body. These secretions are made of salt and water and are mostly odorless. Apocrine glands are located near hair follicles, under the armpits, on the scalp and in the genital area. They produce sweat from proteins and lipids. When the bacteria come into contact with the apocrine gland, they cause a chemical reaction and an unpleasant odor is released. This is why body odor is unpleasant, and when the body is exposed to high temperatures, when a person is tense or under stress, that odor is felt.
Body weight
Another reason for body odor is weight. People who are overweight usually have problems with unpleasant odor, and the reason for this is the extra effort required to perform various activities. Also, sweat can be retained in thick layers of the skin, which is a risk of bacteria development.
Stress
Although some did not know it, stress can really be the cause of unpleasant body odor. When you are under stress, the apocrine glands are active, after which unpleasant body odor appears.
Fish odor syndrome
Fish odor syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by an unpleasant fishy body odor. This odor can affect breath, urine and sweat, and is believed to be caused by genes.
Medications and medical conditions
There are certain medical conditions that are responsible for body odor. Also, medications like antidepressants can cause strange body odor. Certain health problems such as kidney or liver disease, diabetes, and an overabundance of bacteria on the skin can cause bad breath. In this case, it is necessary to keep the skin clean and wear breathable clothing.
Certain foods
Of course, the food you eat affects your body odor. Vegetables such as onions, cabbage and cauliflower contain sulfur compounds that affect the eccrine glands. However, in this case, the unpleasant smell does not last long. Even alcohol and meat can cause unpleasant body odor, and this can be solved by drinking more water, reports klix.ba.
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