Body Odour (BOO)

Unpleasant odour emanating from the body

Body Odour usually occurs as a result of toxins excreted from the body via the Skin or by the actions of Bacteria on the milky fluid secreted by the Apocrine Sweat Glands that are located in the armpits and pubic regions of the body.

These Substances Alleviate Body Odour

Minerals
Magnesium (@ 400 mg per day) helps to remove the substances that cause Body Odor. from the body. Excessive Body Odour can occur as a result of Zinc deficiency.

Pigments
Chlorophyll helps to prevent Body Odour.

Vitamins
Para Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) (@ 400 mg per day) helps to remove the substances that cause Body Odour from the body.
Vitamin B6 (@ 25 mg per day) helps to remove the substances that cause Body Odour from the body.

These Foods or Herbs Alleviate Body Odour

Arnica (flowers applied topically) contains substances that can dramatically decrease the proliferation of the Detrimental Bacteria that cause Body Odour.

Calendula contains substances that dramatically decrease proliferation of the Detrimental Bacteria that cause Body Odour.
Radish (applied topically to the armpits or feet) alleviates Body Odour or Foot Odour.

These Substances Exacerbate Body Odour

Bacteria - Detrimental
Detrimental Bacteria in the Digestive Tract increase the production of Hydrogen Sulphide & Sulphur Dioxide which are absorbed into the bloodstream and excreted via the Skin & Lungs.

Lipids
Excessive consumption of dietary Fats increases the proliferation of Detrimental Bacteria within the Digestive Tract, leading to Body Odour.

Proteins
Excessive consumption of dietary Proteins increases the proliferation of Detrimental Bacteria within the Digestive Tract, leading to Body Odour.

Toiletries
Many commercial Anti-Perspirants (paradoxically) cause Body Odour by clogging up the pores of the Skin.

Vitamins
Excessive consumption of Choline can cause a "fishy" odour of the body.