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What Causes Metallic Smell In Sweat While On Herbal Diet?
Hello. After eliminating all dairy, meat and sugars from my diet, -- and adopting a largely plant-based diet, I have noticed that my perspiration has a metallic smell. Additionally, I have taken a B-complex vitamin to compensate for the absence of B from meat sources, and since giving up dairy, I have notice that my urine is no longer yellow colored from the B vitamin, as it used to be. I don t know if these are related, but both changes came with my change in diet Can you tell me why this might be?
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
Hello,
You may get a metallic odor even after switching on a vegetarian diet as the sweat comes in contact with dirt, wearing metallic objects, bacteria or soap creating a pungent smell. Poor hygiene can be a cause.
You can get your urine & blood tests done to rule out any metabolic disorder that can cause such an odor. Eating onions, garlic or strong spices can cause bad body odor.
Take showers regularly, wash clothes in Savlon or Dettol. Maintain good hygiene. Use anti bacterial cleansers & antiperpirants. Take plenty of water & avoid addictions if any.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
You may get a metallic odor even after switching on a vegetarian diet as the sweat comes in contact with dirt, wearing metallic objects, bacteria or soap creating a pungent smell. Poor hygiene can be a cause.
You can get your urine & blood tests done to rule out any metabolic disorder that can cause such an odor. Eating onions, garlic or strong spices can cause bad body odor.
Take showers regularly, wash clothes in Savlon or Dettol. Maintain good hygiene. Use anti bacterial cleansers & antiperpirants. Take plenty of water & avoid addictions if any.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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