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  • They help promote the growth of good bacteria
  • There was a significant correlation between higher BMI and more malodorous bacteria
  • There was a significant correlation between an unhealthy diet and more malodorous bacteria
  • See if your natural microbiome can recover
  • Older people secrete less apocrine sweat in the underarms and have less body odour
  • Everybody has a unique microbiome, so it is difficult to provide tips that will work for everyone

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"I also think there are a lot of people who don't want to talk about it. People find it embarrassing and even if they are affected they might not mention it, even to their GP."

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"How you think you smell might be different to how other people perceive your smell. You might think you're fine and your co-workers are complaining to your boss. On the other hand, you might think you have strong body odour, but really you just smell like everyone else."

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