Dimethylamine formation in man

Biochem Pharmacol. 1993 Jun 9;45(11):2185-8. doi: 10.1016/0006-2952(93)90187-2.

Abstract

Trimethylamine N-oxide, a common food component, has been identified as a major source of urinary dimethylamine in man. The potential pathophysiological consequences of exposure to dietary derived dimethylamine are raised.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Dimethylamines / metabolism*
  • Dimethylamines / urine
  • Fish Products
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methylamines / administration & dosage
  • Methylamines / metabolism*
  • Rats

Substances

  • Dimethylamines
  • Methylamines
  • dimethylamine
  • trimethyloxamine