What foods can cause a fishy odor?
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Approximately 1% of the population may have an enzyme deficiency related to the rare metabolic disorder Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), which is primarily responsible for a fishy odor after eating certain foods. This condition, also known as 'fish odor syndrome,' causes the body to improperly break down a smelly compound called trimethylamine (TMA). A wide range of foods can trigger this condition, depending on an individual's specific genetic and metabolic profile.
