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I’m amosquito magnet.
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But why are some people magnets for mosquitoes while others rarely get bit?
New research suggests your diet may play a role.
With climate change, the threat mosquitos pose for transmitting diseases is increasing.
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The human body produces more than 350 different volatile organic compounds.
Of these VOCs, mosquitoes are more attracted to some and not attracted to others.
Here’s a look into theresearch about dietary factors that may increase your attractiveness to mosquitos.
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Alcohol
A few studies show that drinking alcohol may increase bodily VOCs that attract mosquitos.
Another study published inPLOS ONEreported that beer consumption increased the mosquito attraction to the participating subjects.
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