L’impact réel du TMAO sur la santé

Par Juliette Pouyat Journaliste scientifique Mis à jour le 22/10/2019 Edition Abonné
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Le TMAO, ou triméthylamine-N-oxyde, a été associé à un risque cardiovasculaire accru. Mais ce lien semble à nuancer lorsqu’on regarde l’ensemble des données existantes. Détails.

Le TMAO, pour triméthylamine-N-oxyde, est un composé qui se forme dans l’organisme après la consommation de certains aliments, comme la viande ou les œufs (1). La carnitine...

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    Mise à jour par Sarah Amiri Diététicienne et journaliste scientifique
  • le 22/10/2019
    Publication par Juliette Pouyat Journaliste scientifique

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