https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v Genetic Disease where you always smell like fish en-us 2017-02-19 15:34:30 UTC 2025-10-08 05:20:41 UTC hello@padlet.com 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154812887 Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is an extremely rare genetic disorder which causes you to have a very distinct smell, usually of a fish. This disorder is also commonly known as fish odor syndrome or stale fish syndrome. ]]> 2017-02-19 18:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154812887 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154813605 TMAU was first discovered in 1970 by J.R. Humbert. Humbert first came upon it when a 6 year old girl and her mother came to him complaining of the girl having a fishy smell. There have been very few cases since (About 200).]]> 2017-02-19 18:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154813605 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154814915 TMAU is a disorder that is inherited from your parents. It is when you have an impaired version of the enzyme flavin with monooxygenase 3 (FMO3). It is an autosomal recessive gene disorder where both parents carry one altered FMO3 gene. There is a variable in the symptoms of getting the disease which can be from mutations in FMO3. This can affect how strong the smell is and the time you get it. It can also be triggered by stress and diet.]]> 2017-02-19 18:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154814915 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154817108 TMAU is usually tested by a urine test. If your urine is found to have high trimethylamine levels, then you could be diagnosed with the disorder. The test is a ratio from trimethylamine to trimethylamine N oxide in the urine. ]]> 2017-02-19 19:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154817108 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154817839 TMAU has a negative impact on the victim's daily life. Some examples are low self esteem, getting a job, and unfortunately attempting suicide. This disorder is much more common in women then in men. Scientists think that it is from the specific hormones that women have like estrogen and progesterone. Some cases have been reported to be stronger during puberty. ]]> 2017-02-19 19:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154817839 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154819078 There is no specific way of treating this disorder, however, you can decrease the intensity of the symptoms by avoiding foods with high levels of trimethylamine and its precursors. Also to decrease symtoms, a person can take certain supplements. ]]> 2017-02-19 19:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154819078 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154819274 -Eggs
-Soy
-Beans
-Seafood
-Broccoli ]]> 2017-02-19 19:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154819274 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154819563 -Riboflavin (B2)
-Copper chlorophyllin 
-Activated charcoal]]> 2017-02-19 20:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154819563 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154819831 -Mackay, Richard J., Christopher J. McEntyre, Caroline Henderson, Michael Lever, and Peter M. George. "Trimethylaminuria: Causes and Diagnosis of a Socially Distressing Condition." The Clinical Biochemist Reviews. The Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists, Feb. 2011. Web. 19 Feb. 2017.
-"Learning About Trimethylaminuria." National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017.
-"Trimethylaminuria - Genetics Home Reference." U.S. National Library of Medicine. National Institutes of Health, n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017.]]> 2017-02-19 20:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154819831 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154820202 ---------------------------------------->]]> 2017-02-19 20:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154820202 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154820269 ---------------------------------------->]]> 2017-02-19 20:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/154820269 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/155233494 2017-02-21 17:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/155233494 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/155234312 2017-02-21 17:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/155234312 0715545 https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/155234389 2017-02-21 17:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/0715545/7k9onxs7az9v/wish/155234389