Additionally, consuming a plant-based diet containing soy, legumes, and quinoa, dietary supplements rich in omega-3 and fermented foods significantly decreases TMAO levels, according to other studies [77, 82]
Stay well-hydrated throughout the day and have a light meal 2-3 hours before your appointment
In parallel, glycine, another major component of collagen, is synthesized from serine, which is derived from the glycolytic intermediate 3-phosphoglycerate via the enzymes phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PHGDH), phosphoserine aminotransferase 1 (PSAT1), and phosphoserine phosphatase (PSPH), and subsequently converted by serine hydroxymethyltransferase 1/2 (SHMT1/2) [17, 18]
Once the solution is clear, store it in the refrigerator and use within 28 days