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

Bowel Movement Issues

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If you can’t go, you might be one of the many people who simply add a little fiber to your diet. Now what most people don’t know is that too much fiber causes smelly gas. This doesn’t just affect you during the time you’re passing gas, but it can also affect your overall body odor.

During cases of severe constipation, toxins that are released by the digestive system can seep through your pores, giving you a fecal body odor smell. This is not the scent most of us want.