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Fishy odour syndrome which of the following is used in treatment

A
Biotin
B
Thiamine
C
Riboflavin
D
Vit. A
High-Yield Explanation
Ref. Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students. Page. 467   Trimethylaminuria Trimethylaminuria causes a strong body odour usually described as like rotting fish, faeces or garbage. The odour is created when the body isn’t able to process trimethylamine. This is a smelly chemical that’s produced in the gut, particularly when certain choline-rich foods are digested It’s due to FMO3 gene defect Riboflavin (vitamin B2) supplements to enhance any residual FMO3 enzyme activity.

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