The topic of vegans smelling better has come up in a couple of different interviews like the one released today on the VeganLinked YouTube channel with Karyn Calabrese and another released last year with Martica Heaner PhD Nutrition.
Studies have found that people perceive the body odor of vegetarians and non-meat eaters to be more pleasant, attractive, and less intense than meat eaters. For example, a 2006 study by Czech researchers found that women rated the body odor of vegetarian men as more attractive, pleasant, and less intense than meat-eating men. A similar study by Australian researchers 13 years later found that men who ate lots of fruits and vegetables had the most pleasant aromas.
Several other scientific studies suggest that vegetarians and vegans tend to have more pleasant body odor compared to meat-eaters. A notable study conducted by researchers at Charles University in Prague involved participants who followed either a meat or non-meat diet for two weeks. The body odors collected from these participants were then rated by women for attractiveness, pleasantness, and intensity. The results consistently showed that those on a non-meat diet were rated as having more pleasant and less intense body odors.
The primary reason behind this difference is believed to be the presence of certain compounds in meat, such as sulfur, which can contribute to a stronger, less pleasant body odor. Additionally, diets rich in fruits and vegetables can enhance the skin’s carotenoid content, potentially making the skin appear healthier and more attractive, which might also influence body odor perceptions.
However, it is important to note that body odor can also be influenced by other factors, including specific vegan foods like garlic and onions, which contain sulfur compounds and can affect body odor negatively
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Several studies have shown that vegetarians and vegans tend to have a more pleasant body odor compared to meat-eaters. For instance, a study published in “Chemical Senses” found that women rated the body odor of men on a non-meat diet as more pleasant, less intense, and more attractive than those who consumed meat.
Another study from “Evolution and Human Behavior” supported these findings, indicating that higher consumption of fruits and vegetables led to more appealing body odor due to the presence of carotenoids and other beneficial compounds in sweat. The effect of meat on body odor
While the evidence suggests a trend, the results may vary depending on individual differences and specific dietary habits. Read more...
