Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) details
What Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) shows
Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a compound produced when gut bacteria break down certain nutrients — found particularly in red meat, eggs, and some seafood — which your liver then converts into TMAO. Elevated TMAO has been studied as a marker associated with increased cardiovascular risk, potentially reflecting both dietary patterns and the composition of your gut microbiome, though it's a newer, less established marker compared to traditional cardiovascular risk factors like LDL cholesterol, and isn't yet part of most standard cardiovascular risk guidelines.
Tests that include Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO)
This test measures the levels of TMAO in your blood, a substance linked to heart health. TMAO is produced when gut bacteria digest certain nutrients found in animal products like red meat, eggs, and full-fat dairy. Understanding TMAO levels can offer insights into heart disease risks and the impact of diet on heart health.
- Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) Trimethylamine N-oxide, a compound produced by gut bacteria from certain foods (like red meat and eggs). Elevated levels are studied as a marker of cardiovascular risk.
Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a compound produced by gut bacteria from dietary nutrients such as choline and carnitine. Measuring TMAO levels can help assess cardiovascular disease risk, evaluate gut microbiome imbalance (dysbiosis), and monitor the effectiveness of TMAO-reducing interventions.
- Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) Trimethylamine N-oxide, a compound produced by gut bacteria from certain foods (like red meat and eggs). Elevated levels are studied as a marker of cardiovascular risk.
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