91
/ 100
True
Sweat itself does not smell; the odor is caused by bacteria.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
The claim that sweat itself does not smell and that the odor is caused by bacteria is supported by multiple sources. The Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Health both confirm that sweat is odorless and that the smell is due to bacteria breaking down sweat on the skin. This consensus from reliable sources supports the claim's accuracy.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
91
True
Health
Sweat does not smell, the odor is caused by bacteria.
Multiple reliable sources, including the Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Health, confirm that sweat itself is odorless and that the odor is caused by bacteria breaking down sweat on the skin. This consensus supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm sweat is odorless; bacteria cause odor.
