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Plasma TMAO, carnitine, crotonobetaine, and γ-butyrobetaine concentrations were positively associated with fasting insulin level.

Higher levels of these metabolites may indicate increased fasting insulin levels, which could inform dietary or lifestyle interventions.

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In multivariable analyses, plasma TMAO, carnitine, crotonobetaine, and γ-butyrobetaine concentrations were positively associated with fasting insulin level.
Rozenn N. Lemaître et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2021

Why this rating

Based on the prospective cohort study design.

Source

Association of Trimethylamine<i>N</i>-Oxide and Related Metabolites in Plasma and Incident Type 2 Diabetes

Rozenn N. Lemaître et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2021

DOI 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.22844

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