Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is a metabolic disorder causing a fishy odor due to the body's inability to process trimethylamine. TMG supplementation can worsen or trigger TMAU in susceptible individuals.
Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), also known as fish odor syndrome, is a metabolic disorder characterized by the body's inability to properly metabolize trimethylamine (TMA), a chemical compound produced in the gut during the digestion of certain foods. TMG (Trimethylglycine) supplementation can exacerbate or trigger TMAU in susceptible individuals. This leads to an accumulation of TMA in the body, which is then released in sweat, urine, breath, and reproductive fluids, causing a distinct fishy odor. Symptoms can vary in intensity and frequency and may be influenced by diet, stress, hormonal changes, and exercise.
Key Information
Severity
Medium
Associated Ingredients
1 ingredient
Associated Ingredients
Trimethylglycine (TMG)
Trimethylglycine (TMG), also known as betaine, is used to support cardiovascular health and may bene...
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