It's as if an odd smell is exuding from my pores - and only some people besides myself seem to notice it. But it drove me crazy. So, now I am taking Vitamin D and E supplements with zinc again, and yikes, the medicine-like smell is back. I don't know if it's my breath, or a smell from my pores (like when you eat too much garlic). But, what could this be?
Q: I stopped taking super vitamin B supplements because I began to have this odd "vitaminy" body odor.
Answers (1)
7/12/10 11:43am
Hi Davisll,
Body odor in reaction to vitamin supplements is not typical, but everyone is different. Also, B vitamins are sometimes used to alleviate body odor, so especially unusualy for the vitamin B supplements you were taking to be the culprit. I recommend discussing with your physician.
As an FYI, as your body metabolizes products it gives off odors as a way of eliminating waste products. Metabolism imbalance can lead to strong body odors.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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