54: How Diet Impacts Your Body Odor!

The Primal Shift

In this episode I dive into the fascinating connection between diet and body odor, sharing personal anecdotes and scientific insights to help you understand how what you eat can influence how you smell.

There are two main types of sweat glands: eccrine glands and apocrine glands. Eccrine glands produce a watery, odorless sweat that helps regulate body temperature, while apocrine glands (found in areas like the armpits and groin) secrete a thicker fluid that’s rich in proteins and lipids. When the fluid produced by apocrine glands interacts with skin bacteria, it leads to body odor.

Diet can influence which glands are more active and how their secretions interact with your skin. Consuming a diet high in processed foods and sugars can lead to increased activity of apocrine glands, whereas a diet that’s rich in meat and low in processed foods supports a healthier skin microbiome (and thus, less smell). Plus, certain foods (like garlic and onions) can add sulfur compounds to sweat, exacerbating your BO.

In my personal experience and experiments, following an animal-based diet — combined with cutting out antibacterial soaps that can disrupt the skin’s microbiome — has reduced my body odor so significantly that I no longer have to wear deodorant. For those still needing a deodorant, I’ll share my experience with a natural, beef tallow-based deodorant from Nose to Tail that is effective and made from non-toxic ingredients.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with body odor or who is looking to understand the deeper connections between diet, bacteria, and personal hygiene.

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

02:30 - Understanding sweat glands and bacteria

04:19 - Chemical compounds responsible for body odor

05:53 - Impact of diet on body odor

06:50 - Kummer bootcamp

11:01 - Bad bacteria vs. good bacteria

12:44 - Misconceptions about meat and body odor

14:30 - Safe deodorant recommendations

17:00 - Final thoughts

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Is An Animal Based Diet Healthy? My Family’s Journey From Keto to Carnivore and Beyond (Blog Post): https://michaelkummer.com/health/animal-based-diet/

Why Your Gut Bacteria Hold The Key to Your Health https://michaelkummer.com/health/gut-health-guide/

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[Medical Disclaimer]

The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.

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