{"id":1791,"date":"2026-02-01T11:25:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/?p=1791"},"modified":"2026-02-01T11:25:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:25:59","slug":"the-surprising-phenomenon-that-occurs-in-the-body-before-death-according-to-an-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/?p=1791","title":{"rendered":"The surprising phenomenon that occurs in the body before death, according to an expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The human body is an amazing machine, capable of performing multiple functions without us even noticing. However, there are certain aspects of the organism that remain
\nmysterious<\/strong>\u00a0, even to the scientific community. One of these is the change in
\nbody odor<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0that, according to some palliative care experts, can occur in people who are in the final stages of life.<\/p>\n

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Although each individual has a\u00a0\u00a0unique scent<\/strong>\u00a0, determined by factors such as genetics, diet, and hygiene, there are situations in which the body emits distinct odors. Julie McFadden, a\u00a0\u00a0nurse specializing in terminally ill patients<\/strong>\u00a0, has shared her experience with this phenomenon, explaining that some relatives of patients have noticed a particular fragrance before their death.<\/p>\n

According to McFadden, who has worked in hospitals and nursing homes in Los Angeles,\u00a0\u00a0this change in smell could be a sign that the end is near<\/strong>\u00a0. In an interview with Ladbible, the specialist explained that the human body releases certain chemical compounds in its final stages, which generate an unusual aroma.<\/p>\n

Putrescine\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0cadaverine are two substances that\u00a0<\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0according to the nurse, play a key role in this process. These organic compounds begin to be released when the metabolism slows dramatically and cells stop functioning efficiently. Although these substances are usually associated with post-mortem processes, McFadden mentions that in some cases they can be\u00a0\u00a0perceived before death<\/strong>\u00a0, which has sparked curiosity in the medical community.<\/p>\n

This phenomenon isn\u2019t limited to smell alone. The nurse mentions that, in terminally ill patients, the body undergoes\u00a0\u00a0metabolic changes<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0that can cause breath, skin, and other fluids to acquire distinct aromas. In some cases, the smell is described as\u00a0\u00a0similar to that of nail polish remover<\/strong>\u00a0, which could be related to the accumulation of certain chemicals in the blood.<\/p>\n

Illnesses can also influence these changes. McFadden mentions that conditions such as\u00a0\u00a0stomach or intestinal cancer<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0can cause the body to release more intense odors due to the involvement of internal organs. However, she clarifies that these aromas can vary depending on each person and their health status.<\/p>\n

Another common phenomenon in the final stages of life is the\u00a0\u00a0\u201cdeath rattle<\/strong>\u00a0,\u201d a distinctive sound that can be shocking to loved ones. This noise, which resembles a\u00a0\u00a0wet crackling<\/strong>\u00a0, occurs when fluids accumulate in the throat and the patient is no longer able to\u00a0\u00a0swallow or cough<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0normally. Although this sound can be alarming, the specialist assures that it does not cause pain or discomfort to the patient.<\/p>\n

McFadden\u2019s testimony has generated interest and debate on social media, where many have shared their own experiences of changes in their loved ones\u2019 scent in their final days. Although there is still much research to be done on this phenomenon, the nurse emphasizes that it is part of the\u00a0\u00a0body\u2019s natural process<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0and that, although it may seem unsettling, it is simply a sign that the body is preparing to rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The human body is an amazing machine, capable of performing multiple functions without us even noticing. However, there are certain aspects of the organism that remain mysterious\u00a0, even to the scientific community. One of these is the change in body odor\u00a0\u00a0that, according to some palliative care experts, can occur in people who are in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1792,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1791"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1791\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1793,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1791\/revisions\/1793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}