J Invest Dermatol April 2001 PMID 11286617

2-Nonenal newly found in human body odor tends to increase with aging.

S Haze, Y Gozu, S Nakamura, Y Kohno, K Sawano, H Ohta, K Yamazaki

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect a neutral to mildly positive attitude, with participants citing references to Japanese research and personal observations, as seen in comments comparing body odors of older individuals or mentioning cultural relevance. The tone varies from factual to skeptical, with some users engaging about the biological process and others merely acknowledging the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions mention the study and seem to accept its findings that nonenal increases with age, highlighting a general consensus.

InterestNeutral interest

While some posts express curiosity and mention cultural aspects, overall interest remains moderate since the topic is scientific and niche.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts engage deeply by referencing related concepts like aging and body odor, but others are brief or dismissive, leading to moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Comments about implications for health and social perceptions suggest the discussion has some awareness of its broader significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Nonenal, a greasy and grassy smelling aldehyde, is found mostly in the body odor of people aged 40 and above.
  • As people age, their skin surface lipids show an increase in omega7 unsaturated fatty acids and lipid peroxides, which are linked to the production of nonenal.
  • The study suggests that nonenal is formed through the oxidative breakdown of omega7 fatty acids, contributing to the changes in body odor associated with aging.]

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石田翔太|オドレート(odorate) |体臭/ワキガ/加齢臭の郵送検査サービスを開発せし者
@shotaishida_ · X

資生堂さんによる加齢臭の原因物質発見論文 S. Haze, Y. Gozu, S. Nakamura, Y. Kohno, K. Sawano, H. Ohta and K. Yamazaki (2001). “2-Nonenal Newly Found in Human Body Odor Tends to Increase with Aging”. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 116 (4): 520–524 https://t.co/H6ohmDfvTo

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@luis_villasenor · X

@The_TonyCannoli @BowTiedOx Its NOT liver failure. Let’s not make things up. As skin matures, its natural antioxidant protection declines. This results in greater oxidation of lipid acid. giving off the “old people smell”. https://t.co/p0NOOUH1v7

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@JohnathonPriest I think it’s 2-nonenal https://t.co/xn9EeQvksf

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DeseretGaiden
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@BowTiedLoon @BowTiedOx This article seems like they correlated it but I can’t really understand past the abstract. https://t.co/X9d2IUCxwv But it’s definitely a thing in Japan because my parents are always talking about it.

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2-Nonenal Newly Found in Human Body Odor Tends to Increase with Aging. https://t.co/fiCtAPWrgh

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Derbrils
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@JohnathonPriest I think it’s 2-nonenal https://t.co/xn9EeQvksf

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Human body odor consists of various kinds of odor components. Here, we have investigated the changes in body odor associated with aging. The body odor of subjec… Source: PubMed https://t.co/8LEt4XHRiN

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DeseretGaiden
@waterisland2023 · X

@BowTiedLoon @BowTiedOx This article seems like they correlated it but I can’t really understand past the abstract. https://t.co/X9d2IUCxwv But it’s definitely a thing in Japan because my parents are always talking about it.

Jan 25, 2024 · 1 like · 164 followers View post →
darthluiggi ಠ_ಠ
@luis_villasenor · X

@The_TonyCannoli @BowTiedOx Its NOT liver failure. Let’s not make things up. As skin matures, its natural antioxidant protection declines. This results in greater oxidation of lipid acid. giving off the “old people smell”. https://t.co/p0NOOUH1v7

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https://t.co/44XW4QD33K

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@NarcissistBox Have you ever been around an old unwell person? They have a certain “old person” smell. He smells like that. https://t.co/AGKYnZ9jC7 I’m all for taking care of a family member to the end, where there is love & mutual caring. I came to realized that I would be used then discarded

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Lars-Johan Larsson
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2-Nonenal Newly Found in Human Body Odor Tends to Increase with Aging. https://t.co/fiCtAPWrgh

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@kentadano · X

RT @shotaishida_: 資生堂さんによる加齢臭の原因物質発見論文 S. Haze, Y. Gozu, S. Nakamura, Y. Kohno, K. Sawano, H. Ohta and K. Yamazaki (2001). “2-Nonenal Newl…

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@shotaishida_ · X

資生堂さんによる加齢臭の原因物質発見論文 S. Haze, Y. Gozu, S. Nakamura, Y. Kohno, K. Sawano, H. Ohta and K. Yamazaki (2001). “2-Nonenal Newly Found in Human Body Odor Tends to Increase with Aging”. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 116 (4): 520–524 https://t.co/H6ohmDfvTo

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