Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated: September 5, 2022, 6:47 PM
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Some people, for some reason, seem to attract mosquitoes more than others. One or a few people in a group may be getting savaged by these little monsters while the others are sitting comfortably, relatively unscathed. Is there a reason for this, or is it just plain luck or lack thereof?
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Beer is a drink preferred by a lot of people to relax and chill at any time during the day. But, experts say mosquitoes are drawn to people who consume beer. So, think twice before choosing your drink.
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Bananas are very rich in the mineral potassium. Consuming potassium leads to the production of lactic acid, which is also a known mosquito magnet.
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Also rich in potassium and helps the body produce lactic acid which attracts mosquitoes.
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Salty foods are a great snack and preferred by almost everyone while watching movies, enjoying few glasses of drinks or while binge eating. But, these foods are probably why you keep getting bitten by mosquitoes while others do not.
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Sugary foods will definitely make you a target for these flying critters, as the smell of the sugar permeates the air and attracts not only mosquitoes but other bugs.
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Ice cream is one of those foods that attract mosquitoes, and that’s because the dairy present in it also prompts the body to produce lactic acid. The sugary toppings are not much help, either.
