Can Vitamin B Protect You from Pesky Mosquitoes?
Can Vitamin B Protect You from Pesky Mosquitoes? Monday August 18, 2008Over the years, one of vitamin B’s believed benefits is that it will protect you from mosquitoes. Supposedly, vitamin B creates such an unpleasant odor through one’s pores that mosquitoes are forced to stay away from their prospective meal (that’s you!). Two studies were conducted both stateside and abroad (Brazil) to determine if this urban legend was myth or truth. Indeed, both studies results are in accord: vitamin B will not protect you from these mini vampires. To get the full report, read The New York Times’ http:www.nytimes.com/2008/08/12/health/12real.html?_r=1&ref=health&oref=slogin“>”The Claim: Vitamin B Can Ward off Mosquitoes.” Where did I put those candles again … ? Comments (12)See All Posts
