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Gut microbiota-generated trimethylamine N-oxide from dietary choline and glucose homeostasis in humans.

American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism·August 1, 2026·PMID 42314769

Why it matters

TMAO is often cited as a cardiometabolic risk factor, but its direct role in insulin resistance is unclear. This study challenges the causal narrative, helping clinicians contextualize TMAO-focused dietary advice for metabolic health.

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