Why Do Perfumes and Solvents Make Me Dizzy?

Sensitivity to perfumes and solvents is commonly perceived as a sign of exposure to chemical irritants, allergic reactions, or an heightened sense of smell. However, functional medicine offers a different perspective on this issue.

DETOXIFICATION

Sheryl Aguelo

6/15/20261 min read

A sensitivity to chemicals, perfumes, solvents, or exhaust fumes strongly suggests that the body needs increased liver support.

Sensitivity to perfumes or any chemicals is a strong indicator of a need for sulfoxidation in liver phase I detoxification. Sulphite, aldehyde and ketone molecules are commonly found in many perfumes, solvents, and exhaust fumes. Sulfoxidation helps to detoxify these. Abnormal sulfoxidation makes it hard to detoxify these substances from the body causing sensitivities.

Laboratory results include:
• increased SGOT, SGPT on a blood chemistry panel
• decreased uric acid on a blood chemistry panel which is also a sign of molybdenum deficiency

Aside from liver problems, sensitivity to perfumes or other chemicals can also indicate dysbiosis or an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast.

Supplemental support:
• nutrients that support Phase I liver detoxification
• herbs that cleanse the liver
• glutathione, cysteine, and glycine
• plant source molybdenum

Nutrients for Phase I liver detoxification:
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Folate
• Glutathione
• Flavonoids

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