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Don’t-Let-the-Olympics-Make-You-Feel-Fat!-MainPhotoA study from Eberhard Karls University Tubingen in Germany also suggests that human perspiration contains a naturally occurring antimicrobial peptide called dermcidin, which has been proven to fight tuberculosis germs and other dangerous pathogens.

So, as you can you see, while you may not lose weight faster via perspiraton, there are clearly some great perks that come with a good sweat.

How’s that for a medical myth buster!?

Read more at Livestrong.com.