Your Nose Knows: These Body Odors Can Point To Bigger Health Problems

You’re Aging

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We have some bad news. The rumored “old people smell” is a real thing. It’s inevitable that our odor changes as we age. This is because of our bodies’ production of nonenal, which is a result of the skin’s antioxidant defenses deteriorating.

The good news is that you can limit nonenal production by living a healthy lifestyle. Eat healthy foods, exercise, and take your antioxidant vitamins. And of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a good personal hygiene routine. Aging doesn’t have to be a negative experience!