‘Old People Smell’ Is Real. Here’s How to Get Rid of It.

‘Old People Smell’ Is Real. Here’s How to Get Rid of It.

There’s a reason “old people smell” is instantly recognizable—and it has nothing to do with bad hygiene. The scent, a stale blend of must, cardboard, and something vaguely metallic, isn’t caused by skipped showers or mothballs. It’s biological. And according to experts, it gets worse with age because of what’s happening inside the body. Leslie Kenny, a certified Bulletproof coach and founder of Oxford Healthspan, told the New York Post that the …

“Old People Smell” Is Real — And Apparently, Mushrooms Can Fix It?

You know that certain scent — the one that lingers in church basements, bingo halls, your great-aunt’s condo, and possibly even the waiting room at a fabric store? Well, buckle up, because science says “old people smell” is a real thing… and mushrooms might be the cure. No, it’s not about poor hygiene or a lifetime supply of rose-scented powder. The culprit is a chemical compound called 2-Nonenal, which the body starts producing more of as we ag…