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Trimethylaminuria (Fish Odor Syndrome or TMAU) L carnitine supplements can cause a fishy odor in the breath, sweat, and urine. This is likely due to the formation of trimethylamine (TMA). TMA is also responsible for the pungent smell of Did You Know? Some people report a fishy smell after supplementing with L carnitine. This happens because certain gut bacteria convert carnitine to trimethylamine, a malodorous compound found in rotting fish. l carnitine side effect fishy odor trimethylamine Comparison of short term and long term effects of Why does L Carnitine cause a fishy smell?
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