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This week's TL;DR: Diets that are high in fiber and lower in animal protein, plus Mediterranean-style eating, are emerging as the most food-first ways to reduce gut production of trimethylamine (TMA) and its oxidized form TMAO. Early evidence also points to targeted botanicals and postbiotics as promising add-ons - especially for people with heart or kidney concerns. If you live with MEBO/TMAU,

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After a bit of a break since our first podcast back in March, we’re excited to return with a brand new episode for the MEBO and PATM community. In this video, we’re exploring a big question: Can patients themselves use AI to help uncover potential causes, connections, and treatments for their symptoms? The episode was generated by NotebookLM, based on our own research and the outputs of multiple

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Welcome to The Invisible Scent, the podcast on the hidden connections between gut bacteria, metabolism, and socially debilitating malodor conditions like PATM, MEBO and TMAU. With expert interviews, patient stories, and cutting-edge insights, The Invisible Scent seeks to bridge the gap between medical research and real-world experiences. By embracing patient-reported data and

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It’s always good to hear from past participants of our studies, especially those who have been able to heal. We are happy that Jonathan is doing well now and grateful for his contributions to research."I followed a method called The Four R’s of the Gut, if you have heard about it, and I wanted to ask if it’s a good idea to help people in the group using the way I was cured, since you have more

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Condition that lacks a formal name can isolate you from the world. Josephine Franks brings to light the deeply isolating and misunderstood world of those living with PATM. This phenomenon causes people in proximity to sufferers to develop hay fever-like symptoms, including coughing, sneezing, and itchy eyes. Franks shares the stories of individuals like Medinah, a young woman whose

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Five years ago, we shared statistics about blood type distribution within the MEBO community, based on data from our microbiome study (highlighted here, alongside the diet survey). The results revealed that individuals with type O blood were significantly overrepresented, while type A blood was underrepresented compared to the general population. Additionally, the study found a higher

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In a letter MEBO received from Zhejiang, China, Bowei shares observations about PATM that he believes are important for scientists to study. His main points include:PATM Amplifies Nearby Smells, creating a “super-smell effect” that intensifies odors around PATM sufferers.PATM Likely Spreads Primarily Through Breath, as people with the condition seem to release most of the problematic components

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Living with MEBO can be challenging and frustrating. While we await the emergence of specialized personal odor testing devices that can accurately detect and measure trimethylamine, there is an opportunity for individuals in our community to contribute to research on long-term environmental exposures. These exposures could include compounds responsible for PATM and MEBO. Volatile organic

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About iGEM and it's annual competition (this year Oct24)The iGEM Competition is an annual, worldwide synthetic biology event aimed at undergraduate university students, as well as high school and graduate students. The iGEM Competition gives students Click to expand for more details the opportunity to push the boundaries of synthetic biology by tackling everyday issues facing the world.

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E-esperance and Florida State University IGEM 2024 update (IGEM competition is in Nov24) :Had a chat with 2 members of the FSU IGEM 2024 team. the 2 main news stories are :1.E-esperance TMA-zapping probiotic project is continuing as a sort of IGEM FSU "team of 23 pre-company" project at FSU. Most of the 23 team have left but 2 are still working on this as a post-IGEM pre-company

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In the past 15 years, MEBO Research has been at the forefront of unraveling the mysteries behind TMAU and related undiagnosed conditions not yet accepted by medical establishment. Our journey began with blood tests and challenge tests like the choline and glucose challenge, aimed at understanding gut fermentation profiles. Over time, we discovered the link between various types of MEBO and PATM

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In the recent study by Cole and Drs. Shephard, Phillips and Janmohamed, in collaboration with our MEBO Research, the emotional landscape of living with MEBO/TMAU is laid bare, revealing a world where individuals are often met with misunderstanding and social exclusion. The respondents, all navigating the challenges of TMAU in the UK, shared heart-wrenching experiences of bullying, ostracism, and

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Fifteen years ago marked the inception of the first survey within the MEBO community, exploring the efficacy of various treatments. The landscape of self-treatment in our community has been in constant flux. Popular remedies have evolved over time, and the effectiveness of these treatments varies widely. To continue advancing our understanding, we must persist in collecting more

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We invite you to be part of the excitement, whether virtually or in person, at the ongoing iGEM competition in Paris. The spotlight is on the FSU team as they prepare to unveil their latest creation, the probiotic E.esperance, on November 2, 2023.Now in its 20th year, the iGEM competition has become a cornerstone for a global community of synthetic biology enthusiasts. This extraordinary event

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In a new blog post, we explore the evolving landscape of research and community engagement surrounding poorly understood medical conditions MEBO and PATM. The timeline spans from the late 1990s to 2023, capturing key milestones:Late 1990s - early 2000s: The Dawn of Online Support Forums 2006-2007: Birth of MEBO and PATM Communities2008: Broadening the Dialogue2009: Formalizing Research

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People Allergic to Me (PATM) condition has long baffled sufferers and medical experts, leaving many without a diagnosis and grappling with mental health challenges. Even though there are some shared microbes in the microbiome, only small subset of PATM sufferers have received a TMAU diagnosis. A study conducted by Professor Sekine and published in Nature Scientific Reports has uncovered new

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Trimethylamine (TMA) is a volatile tertiary aliphatic amine primarily derived from dietary consumption. In the human body, this compound typically undergoes metabolism by the enzyme flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3) into a less malodorous byproduct - trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). While microbiome often assist those with less efficient digestive genes to metabolize food, as observed

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iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) is an annual competition in the field of synthetic biology. Since 2008, it brings together teams of undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to work on innovative projects using genetic engineering and biological systems.It costs $5000 to enter the competition, but as the president of the foundation says, it teaches students to

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The effects of the most widely used probiotics, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, on body odor are not universal and may vary depending on the individual. According to MEBO interviews conducted in 2009 with laboratories offering microbial testing, it was suggested that high levels of Lactobacillus (responsible for the odor of uncooked food waste) may not always be beneficial. Instead,

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While there is not enough research being done on treating metabolic body odor, there are plenty of studies that can be related to this topic. Scientific papers published in January are about goats, fish, fermented food and biological waste. Discover new findings on how intermittent fasting, fiber-rich diet, stress levels and certain gut microbes impact body odor in the latest Olfactics

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A TMAU survey was posted on the rareconnect TMAU forum this week. The poster is a genetic counseling student working with the Children's Hospital Colorado's Biochemical Genetics Lab.This lab does the only TMAU urine testing in the USA, so it's a big opportunity to voice your opinion on US TMAU testing.The post says :  Hello all! I wanted to make you aware of a research study being

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The deodorant and antiperspirant industry has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the early 1900s. At that time, advertisers were able to effectively convince everyone that they smelled bad, leading to the widespread adoption of deodorants. Today, the industry is worth around $22 billion, with new product innovation driving growth. As consumers' tastes and understanding of body

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Beatriz Mínguez is a young pediatrician working in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Service of the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona. She is one of the protagonists of this story that will change the lives of people suffering from fish smell syndrome.. In fact, it has already changed the lives of several of his patients, two children, and a few volunteers – a teenager and three

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Although systemic malodor is commonly overlooked by physicians, it constitutes a major problem for many otherwise healthy people. Yet, this condition has thus far eluded effective treatments or cures in many individuals. The number of potentially responsible SNPs, genes, microbes and related disorders is large and keeps increasing, overlapping with confounders of COVID-19.  

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Owlstone Medical in UK make 'clinical' breath sensors.It seems they are working on one for 'chronic kidney disease' that will test 2 biomarkers of interest to the Metabolic Malodor community1. Trimethylamine2. DimethylsulfideIt sounds like it may be a decent TMAU test.So far it sounds like it isn't used clinically.Maybe people can write to show interest, and to encourage them to make it a

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