What vitamins should I take for body odor? The two B-vitamins that might have some connection to body odor are vitamin B-1 (thiamin) and the B vitamin choline, Jasonides tells Lucy. If taken in mega doses, thiamin is excreted not only in urine, but also through the skin, and this changes body odor.
What vitamins make your armpits smell? Vitamin B-1, commonly known as thiamin, can also alter your body odor if taken in mega doses. Some of the excess thiamin leaks out through the skin, which causes your body to smell.
What minerals help with body odor? Zinc oxide, a chemical compound that contains zinc and oxygen, is commonly found in deodorants due to its antimicrobial properties that fight bacteria and sweat. Using zinc on the skin may be helpful in combating odors, according to a July 2014 review in Dermatology Research and Practice.