why does my sweat smell sore
A. 1  Sweat smells due to the bacteria that lives in it. Here are some ways to control the smell if you're concerned: 2  That can happen if you're eating a high-protein diet. 3  It is due to as we sweat the body eliminates waste in the form of sweat, so that's is the reason behind sour smell of sweat. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the User.The opinions expressed here are solely those of the User. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician.