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What does it mean when your body emits an onion smell without having eaten onions, especially from your private area?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Body odor: Body odor can be from foods and there are similar foods to onions like garlic, shallots, and chives. Body odor can also be from bacteria. Changing your diet to mostly raw for a few days may help cleanse you along with lots of fluids and frequent washing.

Answered 7/20/2018

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