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Ketosis: The Science Behind Unpleasant Body Odor

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Ketosis is a term used to describe a state in which the body burns more calories. This is because the body burns fat to generate energy instead of glucose. This causes rapid weight loss. Additionally the toxins are eliminated through urine and feces. During this time you might notice an unusual body smell. Ketosis is a natural method to shed weight quickly. It produces ketones, which are chemicals that are used by the body to break down fat. They are also released by sweat. The most important ketone is acetone. Body odors can be caused by a number of these compounds. A lemon is one way to get rid of the problem. Cut off slices and then wrap them around your armpits. This will get rid of the smell. If you don't have a lemon, try a slice or two of half a lemon. This can last from three to five days. Another way to fight body odor from ketosis is to drink plenty of water. This will rid toxins of your mouth and stop the growth of bacteria from growing. You can also bathe in hot water t...