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Body odour culprit identified by scientists – Yahoo Lifestyle UK
The pungent aroma can affect a sufferer’s self-esteem.
Scientists may have identified the true culprit behind body odour (BO).
Working up a sweat triggers the release of a distinctly pungent aroma, with research previously suggesting a warm, moist armpit provides the perfect breeding ground for stink-producing bacteria.
Read more:Teens cant smell their own BO
This may not tell the whole story, however, with a team from the University of York believing an enzyme may also be to blame.
While many turn to antiperspirants in an attempt to control the…
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