The metabolite of this month is p-cresol sulfate, a sulfate conjugate of the bacterial metabolite p-cresol, which is a uremic toxin.
p-cresol sulfate – A key uremic toxin with implications for gut health and chronic disease
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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.
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?
The fluid of everything – Urine and precision nutrition
How urine metabolomics advances precision nutrition by enabling personalized, effective, and proactive dietary recommendations.
Cinnamaldehyde – The bioactive compound with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
In our metabolite of the month series, our scientists look at one specific metabolite each month. Topics of discussion include the biosynthesis and degradation in a broader health context, and the effect of dysregulation. In this month´s article, they took a closer look at Cinnamaldehyde.