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Are You A Mosquito Magnet?

Have you ever wondered why mosquitos are attracted to some people but not others? ???? ⁣⁣⁣⁣One theory seems to lie in our ability to breakdown carbs and sugar! ⁣⁣⁣⁣I learned a while ago that those with a need for B vitamins are more prone to insect bites – specifically, vitamin B1 or thiamine.⁣⁣⁣Why? Because vitamin B1 helps us break down carbs more effectively.⁣⁣⁣As you may know, our skin is an elimination pathway.⁣⁣⁣⁣If carbs/sugars aren’t metabolized properly, the chemical byproducts can be eliminated through the skin. This is what’s suspected to make some people more...

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