A Study Reveals: Your Body Knows When Death Is Near, And It All Begins In The Nose
How Our Body Senses Death: What Science Reveals
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences in life. It leaves emotional, mental, and spiritual wounds that can take years to heal. Many wonder if we can somehow sense when death is near — and science suggests we might.
Researchers have found that the body releases a chemical called putrescine during decomposition. It has a foul odor, and although people aren’t consciously aware of it, they tend to react with avoidance — a natural survival response, similar to the “fight-or-flight” instinct.
A study by Arnaud Wisman (University of Kent) and Ilan Shira (Arkansas Tech University) showed that…
