Any doctors or smart med students out there?!

Any doctors or smart med students out there?

I stink (people have told me) even though I have really good hygeine and eat really healthy.

People have recommended taking zinc to stop me from smelling, but I want some confirmation.
Will it stop me from smelling and should I take it?
How much should I take?


Please don't say go to the doctor because I am unable to (for a variety of reasons)

I hope you are already using a deodorant, because if you aren't that's the first thing to do! BO is caused by bacteria, so using something like an antibacterial soap makes sense. I think I'll get some for my son!

Here's some general information:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sweatin...
http://health.howstuffworks.com/home-rem...

I found a list of home remedies:
http://www.otan.dni.us/webfarm/emailproj...
but some of them are really wierd. (Like the one that involves maple syrup and crushed fireflies. Or the "old Russian secret" that relies on chunky peanut butter.)
Another list:
http://groups.msn.com/bodyodorsupport/he...
Different sites on the web say 30-50 mg of zinc helps, but as you can see, it doesn't work for everyone.