As Your Weight Increases Your Sense of Smell Decreases

These days, obesity is viewed as an epidemic, and many people struggle with their weight. The causes are numerous and take into account a variety of factors, such as sedentary lives, the meals we all eat, and so forth. And it seems that your tendency to become obese is connected to your sense of smell. You are more likely to be obese the worse your sense of smell is.

According to studies, an increase in body weight is correlated with a trend of decreased scent sensitivity. While the capacity to distinguish between different fragrances did not differ between weight groups, it was discovered that healthy-weight persons had better odor detection abilities than obese populations.

Contrary to what you may believe based on the way it is presented, this is not a causal consequence. No one gets fat because they can't smell. Actually, the reverse is true. As they gain weight, they lose their sense of smell. We know this because research on bariatric surgery has revealed that as weight is removed, a better sense of smell returns.