Trimethylamine

Trimethylamine (TMA) is a volatile organic compound produced in the gut by bacterial fermentation of dietary nutrients such as choline, L-carnitine, and lecithin. Normally, TMA is rapidly converted in the liver to trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), which is less toxic. However, elevated TMA levels can indicate imbalances in the gut microbiome or impaired liver detoxification capacity. High TMA is also associated with trimethylaminuria, a rare metabolic disorder that causes a strong body odor. Monitoring TMA provides insight into gut microbial activity, protein metabolism, and liver function.

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What does high TMA indicate?

Elevated TMA may signal gut dysbiosis, excessive protein fermentation, or impaired liver conversion of TMA to TMAO.

What is the difference between TMA and TMAO?

TMA is produced by gut bacteria from certain dietary nutrients and is later converted by the liver to TMAO. TMAO is more stable and less odorous than TMA.

Can TMA levels affect body odor?

Yes. Excess TMA can accumulate in the body and cause trimethylaminuria, also known as "fish odor syndrome," due to its strong smell.

What dietary sources increase TMA?

Foods rich in choline and carnitine—like eggs, red meat, liver, and certain fish—can increase TMA production.

Is high TMA always a problem?

Not necessarily, but persistently elevated levels may point to liver enzyme issues or gut microbial imbalances that could benefit from further evaluation.

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What does high TMA indicate?
What is the difference between TMA and TMAO?
Can TMA levels affect body odor?
What dietary sources increase TMA?
Is high TMA always a problem?
What does high TMA indicate?
What is the difference between TMA and TMAO?
Can TMA levels affect body odor?
What dietary sources increase TMA?
Is high TMA always a problem?
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