Tag: Mosquito prevention

Some individuals experience more mosquito bites than others, and it is natural to question the role of biological factors, such as blood type. This is influenced by chemical cues emitted by the human body, with blood type being one element in a complex formula of attraction.

Despite widespread belief, scientific studies, including a 2022 review in *Bulletin of Entomological Research*, have consistently shown that foods like garlic and bananas do not effectively repel mosquitoes when ingested. The notion that certain foods repel mosquitoes is a persistent myth that continues to circulate.

For decades, people have sworn that taking a vitamin helps keep mosquitoes away, specifically citing B1 (thiamine) as a potent insect repellent. However, systematic scientific reviews have repeatedly found no evidence that consuming any vitamin, supplement, or food can deter mosquitoes.