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TMAU is a rare metabolic disorder that affects men, women and children, from newborns to seniors, all races and ethnicities in most countries around the world. The presence of volatile trimethyl-amine (TMA) in sweat is the critical determinant, because it creates a pungent odor that emanates from the skin and surrounds the patient in an unpleasant aura. This life-disruptive disorder is caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Living with TMAU is challenging, and it can adversely...Full Story
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