odors from supplements
supplements are a very popular addition to a healthy whole food diet
modern farming of whole food tends to focus on size, appearance and quantity (profit) over nutrient density and quality (goodness)
some supplements can accommodate for diminishing nutrients in farmed produce
however, like some foods, consuming some supplements in higher amounts than the body can process results in excess odorous compounds circulating in blood and tissue
these compounds can be excreted from the lungs, skin and digestive tract via breath, sweat and eliminations
the tolerance level of odor-causing supplements depends on genetics and current metabolism capability of the individual
odor perception is subjective and depends on genetics and sensitivity of the nose
some foods and supplements can also internally deodorize the body by neutralizing odor-causing compounds and optimizing metabolism
the table below includes some supplements and their commonly perceived odor description
please note
if you are taking a prescribed supplement that might be causing unpleasant odor it is important not to adjust the dose without consulting your prescribing medical professional
supplement | odor description |
---|---|
alpha lipoic acid | asparagus |
betaine | fishy |
Carageenan | sulfur |
choline | fishy |
Chondroiton sulfate | sulfur |
fenugreek | bacon, rancid curry |
garlic | garlic |
Glucosamine sulfate | sulfur |
Glutathione | sulfur |
l-carnitine | fishy |
lecithin | fishy |
Methylsylfonylmethane (MSM) | sulfur |
omega-3 fatty acids / fish oil | fishy |
cis-resveratrol | strong, distinctive, bird poop |
selenium | rotting cabbage, garlic |
taurine | rotting cabbage |
thiamine | vitamins |
tyrosine | boiled cabbage |
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