What Causes Bad Body Odor, and How Do I Get Rid of It?

Prevention is the most effective way to address stink, but supplements could help.

For some stink situations, the fix is pretty straightforward: Avoid foods that leave you with an undesirable odor, focus on reducing your stress levels, or try a new deodorant. If you're not willing to give up your garlic bread, you can try taking a soluble fiber or activated charcoal supplement right before eating it (or whatever food is leading to the stink), according to Freuman. These supplements "bind to VOCs in the gut and may reduce their odor-causing potential," she says.One word of caution: some studies have shown that activated charcoal can interfere with other organic molecules, like those in thyroid medication or birth control.