Are you one of those people who always seems to end up with more mosquito bites than anyone else around you? The kind who spends summer evenings or monsoon nights endlessly scratching at itchy red bumps while your friends sit comfortably, seemingly untouched by those pesky insects? If you’re constantly slapping at your arms and legs, trying to swat away mosquitoes and you spend more time hunting and killing mosquitoes than actually enjoying the outdoors, you’re not alone. It might not just be a matter of bad luck, there could be more to it. There are several reasons why mosquitoes are so drawn to you. Health Coach Urvashi Agarwal’s explanation regarding this has gone viral. She points out that your diet and lifestyle might play a bigger role in attracting mosquitoes than you realise.
Urvashi points out five reasons why some people get more mosquito bites. She says your gut health might influence your attractiveness to mosquitoes. A balanced gut microbiome can have a positive effect on your skin’s microbiome, potentially making you less appealing to mosquitoes. When your gut is healthy, it helps maintain a strong skin barrier, reducing the production of compounds that these insects find irresistible.
Secondly, your diet can significantly impact your body chemistry, which in turn affects how attractive you are to mosquitoes. Consuming sugary foods and alcohol can change your body’s scent, making it more inviting to these pests. Additionally, certain foods can influence your body temperature and metabolic rate, which also play a role in attracting mosquitoes.
Thirdly, body odour is the result of a mix of genetics, diet and overall health. Compounds like lactic acid and ammonia, which are produced by your body, are especially attractive to mosquitoes. Some people naturally produce less of these compounds, but others might become mosquito bait due to their dietary habits or underlying health conditions.
While a good metabolism is what we long for, it might be another reason why mosquitoes are attracted to you. People with higher metabolic rates produce more carbon dioxide, which mosquitoes can detect from a distance. If you’re naturally energetic or have a faster metabolism, you might find yourself attracting more of these winged nuisances.
Lastly, Urvashi also mentions that chronic inflammation and immune system issues can alter your body chemistry and make you more appealing to mosquitoes. When your body is out of balance, it can produce certain compounds that these insects find hard to resist.
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The health coach further points out that while you may not be able to completely avoid mosquito bites, there are steps you can take to make yourself less attractive to them.
She suggests eating fiber-rich foods, fermented food and probiotics to support a healthy gut microbiome. One should reduce their regular sugar intake too. Staying fresh, regular showers, natural deodorants and loose-fitting clothing can also make a difference.
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