TMAO (Trimethylamine N-oxide)

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A compound associated with atherosclerosis and heart disease, produced when gut microbes digest precursors like L-carnitine and choline from foods like red meat and eggs, which is then converted by the liver.

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Dr. Eran Elinav on Microbiome Insights into Personalized Response to Diet, Obesity, and Leaky Gut

Dr. Eran Elinav on Microbiome Insights into Personalized Response to Diet, Obesity, and Leaky Gut

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A compound associated with atherosclerosis and heart disease, produced when gut microbes digest precursors like L-carnitine and choline from foods like red meat and eggs, which is then converted by the liver.