Brilio.net/en - Sun, sand andmosquito bites. Thats what the tropical islands usually evoke for most of us. And in some cruel twist of fate, it seems as if all those overpriced and organic bug sprays just dont seem to fully work because theres always a new and itchy bump in some really inconvenient place. And to be honest, there is nothing worse than getting dengue fever for your week-long Bali holiday.
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Some say that the sweet smell of an individuals blood attracts the pesky bugs. And maybe theres a way to change that.
Vitamin B1, also known as Thiamine, is an essential vitamin your body needs. It can be found in foods such as yeast, oatmeal, brown rice, asparagus, kale, liver and eggs and is important in fighting stress and boosting your immunity.
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In addition to its health benefits, B1 may just change your skin for the rest of your summers. A potential added benefit to Vitamin B1 is that it can change the way you smell, at least to mosquitoes (thankfully not to your human counterparts.) Those with enough Vitamin B1 in their systems tend to smell yeasty to mosquitos, making themunappealing to bite.
Since its a water-soluble vitamin, an excess of it wont hurt you as your body will just flush it out if you take too much. People who lack enough thiamine in their bodies usually suffer from anorexia, Crohns disease of alcoholism, also known as your week long stint hitting the deals in Kuta Beach.
The science is still inconclusive but B1 may be your mosquito cure. Its just a vitamin and wont have any negative consequences, so theres no harm in trying this on your next tropical trip, or just at home if its that hand-slapping, mosquito-catching season again.