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Antiperspirants Can Make You Smell Worse by Altering Armpit Bacteria

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Antiperspirants Can Make You Smell Worse by Altering Armpit Bacteria
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Joseph Mercola
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Sometimes “the cure” leads to a worsening of the very problem you’re trying to solve. Such may be the case when it comes to antiperspirants. As reported by Real Clear Science, antiperspirants affect the bacterial balance in your armpits, leading to an even more foul-smelling sweat problem.
Joseph Mercola
Joseph Mercola
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Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. An osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health, his primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health.
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