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By Jolinda Hackett, About.com Guide to Vegetarian Food

Do vegetarians smell better?

Monday April 9, 2007
More strange (but good!) news from the world of science. Anthropologists in the Czech Republic decided to study the effects of diet on body odor. More specifically, they wanted to find out if women prefer the body odor of men fed a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian diet. Well, you can probably guess what happened. Apparently, women judged the body odor of men fed a vegetarian diet to be "significantly more attractive, more pleasant, and less intense". Strange, but true. What do you think? Has anyone noticed this to be true?

Study Link: The effect of meat consumption on body odor attractiveness

Comments

April 15, 2007 at 10:23 pm
(1) Cindy says:

Yes, it is true. My husband even noticed that he doesn’t have smelly armpits, anymore, since becoming vegan.

April 16, 2007 at 6:27 am
(2) vegetarian says:

I agree! But only if you eat healthy!

April 17, 2007 at 12:38 am
(3) Shane says:

My girlfriend constantly sniffs me while hugging and tells me how nice I smell - I have been vegan for 15 years - coincidence?

April 17, 2007 at 2:41 pm
(4) Tina Speyer says:

What about people who ingest a lot of garlic or onions?!

April 18, 2007 at 4:28 pm
(5) Christine says:

People who eat large amounts of meat have a distinct odor, but I’m not sure you could say that about the “average meat-eater.”

April 19, 2007 at 6:23 am
(6) vegetarian says:

I haven’t actually noticed garlic or onions affecting the way I smell.

April 20, 2007 at 1:26 pm
(7) Daniel49 says:

Yes, this is already known to many who are vegans and pay attention to their body. I have even been told that my semen tastes good by my girlfriend. You have to avoid spicy, alcohol, and pineapple can make it sweet. You can find similar anecdotals by searching online.
Good living to all!

July 16, 2008 at 5:01 am
(8) LenKa says:

Exciting news!:) I’ve always suspected something like that. Translated the article for Russian readers:)

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