Odor (Body / Breath)

Self Help Clearinghouse

Trimethylaminuria Support Group

Online. 759 members. Founded 2000. Mutual support via discussion forum for those affected by the metabolic disorder trimethyaminuria (also known as fish odor syndrome, fish malodor syndrome and stale fish syndrome). Trimethylaminuria is an inability of the body to break down trimethylamine, consequently trimethylamine accumulates in the body and is then released in a person's sweat, urine and breath, giving off a strong fishy odor.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/trimethylaminuria
Verified: 9/28/2010


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