The metabolite of this month is 3-IAA, known as the most common plant growth hormone.
3-indoleacetic acid (3-IAA) – Exploring its impact on human health and metabolism
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p-cresol sulfate – A key uremic toxin with implications for gut health and chronic disease
The metabolite of this month is p-cresol sulfate, a sulfate conjugate of the bacterial metabolite p-cresol, which is a uremic toxin.
Alpha-pinene – The terpene with powerful anti-inflammatory and respiratory benefits
As one of the metabolites responsible for the smell of conifers, alpha-pinene is a fitting choice for our festive Metabolite of the month.
Melatonin – The sleep-regulating hormone with far-reaching health benefits
Our metabolite of the month melatonin is an ancient molecule found in all living organisms from bacteria to humans, with an evolution that can be traced back 2.5 billion years.
Treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a chemopreventive strategy for other chronic disease: a metabolomics perspective
NAFLD is a key player in other chronic diseases – both as a prevalent comorbidity and a contributing factor. Does this mean that treating NAFLD could prevent those conditions?