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Some people experience this unpleasant side effect, here is more info on how to deal with it.

I’ve been noticing more comments and questions about the smell and garlic/onion taste and smell that DMSO can create. Many people (like myself) don’t experience this unpleasant (but not dangerous) side effect but for those of you who do, here is some information I found including what I do myself.

• Many users report that the garlic-like smell from DMSO persists for a short period, usually a few hours to a day or two, after application or ingestion.
• Some individuals claim that the smell disappears completely within 24 hours, while others report that it lingers for several days.
• The intensity and duration of the smell seem to vary depending on individual factors, such as the concentration of DMSO used, the method of application, and personal sensitivity.
• A few users suggest that the smell may be reduced or eliminated by:
  • Using a lower concentration of DMSO (e.g., 10% instead of 99.995%).
  • Diluting DMSO with water or other solvents. (This is what I do using distilled water)
  • Applying DMSO to a specific area, such as the skin, rather than ingesting it.
  • Using a “low-odor” or “pharma-grade” DMSO, which may have undergone additional purification steps to reduce the presence of dimethyl sulfide (DMS), the compound responsible for the garlic-like smell.

Keep in mind that everyone is unique and your body will process it differently than mine or someone else, so don’t be too alarmed if you have this issue. As you can see it will usually dissipate within a few days and if not there are other things you can try like diluting it with distilled water. I am now using a 50-50 blend as it sits well with everyone in the household including our cats. I use this 50-50 blend when putting it into my foot soaks with the magnesium oil.

Once again my recipe for the foot soaks is as follows:

1 dropper full (about 1/2 teaspoon) of 50-50 DMSO/distilled water

1 tablespoon of Magnesium chloride oil

I use hot water (I like it almost too hot) and soak for 15-30 minutes depending on how much time I have, but 15 minutes is the minimum. The soles of your feet will uptake the DMSO and magnesium just like you drank it as I still burp a little from the magnesium, just as if I had drank it! This may also help you eliminate the garlic odor while still getting all of the benefits of your DMSO.

I hope this helps, stay tuned for more updates. Blessings to you all!