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Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is a metabolic disorder that causes a pungent odor. When bacteria in the large intestines metabolize (or break down) choline (a nutrient found in nearly all foods), trimethylamine is created. For many people, the liver is unable to convert trimethylamine (the compound that causes a fishy odor) into the odorless compound trimethylamine N-oxide. The result is a fishy body odor though some body odor types (i.e. fecal) vary in persons with TMAU.

In a normal liver, the enzyme Flavin-Containing Monooxygenase 3 (FMO3) neutralizes the fishy smell of trimethylamine, converting it into the odorless compound trimethylamine N-oxide, which is then released into the urine. However, for many people worldwide, this FMO3 enzyme is severely deficient. The result is that an unneutralized (or under-neutralized) odor of trimethylamine is released throughout the body in the sweat, urine, breath, and reproductive fluids.

Choline is an important nutrient for, among other functions, maintaining a healthy brain. But for people with TMAU, the consumption of foods rich in choline increases their body odor. Why? First, a clarification: The metabolism of food is the chemical process by which the components of the food are broken down (or processed) and turned into energy and other requirements for the body. It is during this process that choline creates trimethylamine. So the more choline, the more odor-causing trimethylamine there is for the defective FMO3 enzyme in the liver to struggle to neutralize.

Because choline is considered to be related (though not officially) to the vitamin B complex, it might be a good idea for people on a low-choline diet to take vitamin B supplements. But if you’re on medication or have a separate medical condition it is also a good idea to consult with your doctor before starting on supplements of any type.

Trimethylaminuria has existed for many centuries. There is no known cure. However, the existence of this little-known malady is gaining traction in the medical field. That is good reason to believe that better treatment is on the horizon and even a cure.

Click here to visit the MEBO website–see what’s new and happening with treatments and lots of other important info concerning TMAU.

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Take a look at this article on causes of body odor and what your scent says about your health: What Causes Bad Body Odor, and How Do I Get Rid of It? | Allure

Below is the link for info on halitosis (chronic bad breath) and how to contact breath institutes in London, Manchester, and Dubai.

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If you feel you have a possible yeast, fungal, or bacterial overgrowth, click on the following links for important information on treatment: (Scroll further down for foot, groin, and underarm odor treatments. Look under ODOR TREATMENTS AND INFO.)

The following link is to antibacterial products you can purchase on Amazon.com.

If you have groin odor, click here for more specific info on treatments.

Click on the following links for info on Candida, yeast, and other forms of groin fungus:

Boric acid as treatment

Boric acid for yeast infection: Effectiveness and risks (medicalnewstoday.com)

Candida supplements

http://candidaspecialists.com/recommended-candida-supplements-experts-guide/

How body odor works & medications for it

https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/men/sweating-odor/medications-for-body-odor.htm

For males with a yeast (yes, men can have that too) or fungal infection, please click here for a page on this website.

Men’s health (medicalnewstoday.com)

The following boric acid suppository products from Amazon.com are for women.

FEMALE RITUALS Boric Acid Suppositories for Women 600mg 30 Pack – Odor & Yeast – Solution for Women – Vaginal Suppository for PH Balance & Vaginal Health – Vaginitis Solution for Women

The following two links will take you to websites that will explain what it means and how you can participate in any studies that are possibly being done in your area. A member of this site brought this to my attention:

The following link is to a post from a TMAU sufferer who believes to have found a cure:

http://systemicbodyodor.blogspot.com/2011/11/systemic-body-odor-article.html

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Here is the link. Once there, click on Testing at the top of the page.
http://meboresearch.org/?s=TMAU+testing#

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Click this link to find out if certain supplements meet the guidelines of the United States FDA  (Food & Drug Administration):

https://labdoor.com/about

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This anthology–comprised of authentic essays, uplifting poetry, entertaining TMAU fictional stories, and more–was written by members of a TMAU support group. Below is the PDF link to it. Feel free to download it to your computer.

This PDF link http://therabreath.com/docs/Ozone_Generator.pdf was taken from a website for Halitosis at http://www.badbreathhalitosis.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?

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