The doctor explained the reasons for the change in body odor

Body odor doesn't just depend on hygiene, air temperature, or the amount of sweat — it's affected by a number of processes inside the body. If the usual fragrance has changed and lasts for a long time, it is worth checking your well-being. Irina Nikulina, internist, nutritionist, health coach, CEO of Boiron, told Izvestia about this on October 3.

"Sweat itself is odorless — the characteristic aroma appears as a result of the interaction of its components with bacteria on the surface of the skin. If an unusual shade suddenly appears and persists for a long time, it is worth paying attention to other features of well—being and checking the condition of the body," said Nikulina.

According to her, the sour smell may be the result of chronic acidosis or a large amount of factory-made, harmful food in the diet. In this case, it is worth reviewing the nutrition.

A sweet tint is an excuse to check the blood glucose level. Such changes occur in disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, including high sugar content. If the feature appears suddenly, the examination cannot be postponed.

The persistent smell of ammonia is often associated with an excess of protein in the diet and a lack of fluids. First of all, it is necessary to adjust the drinking regime.

If the unpleasant odor in the armpit area does not disappear even after a shower, most likely, the body is overloaded with toxins and is trying to remove them through sweat. It is worth paying attention to nutrition and unloading for prevention.

The "fishy" smell is a reason to check the function of the liver and kidneys. A more pungent, familiar body odor may indicate a condition of the intestines: changes in the gastrointestinal tract affect the skin and general well-being.

If the odor from the feet has become stronger or more unpleasant, the cause may be microbiota disorders or generalized candidiasis. It is not necessary to limit yourself to care products in order to mask the consequences — it is important to understand the cause.

Nikulina emphasizes that body odor is just one of the signals, so you need to work with it comprehensively. This view is the basis of an integrative approach: the doctor evaluates the state of the body as a whole — nutrition, gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, sleep patterns and stress levels.

Along with examination and treatment, sparing methods may include: nutritional correction of diet and drinking regime, aromatherapy, homeopathic medicines. They should be selected with a specialist.

If the symptoms persist for more than a few days or are accompanied by thirst, weakness, weight loss, or abdominal discomfort, you should not self—diagnose - it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible.

On August 7, Invitro general practitioner Elena Aleksentseva also noted that sweat itself almost does not smell — the smell appears upon contact with bacteria on the skin. Its intensity is influenced by sweating, microflora, genetics, nutrition and lifestyle, and regular showering does not always help. Persistent odor changes for no reason may indicate diabetes, kidney or liver problems. To reduce the odor, the expert advises hygiene, suitable care products and breathable fabrics.