Intestinal bacteria convert choline to trimethylamine, and the liver converts this gas to trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). TMAO promotes atherosclerosis, possibly by stimulating macrophages to take up LDL. (a) Could this chemistry explain why eating large amounts of eggs (which are rich in phosphatidylcholine) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? (b) Some research suggests that ingesting supplemental phosphatidylcholine can slow the aging process. Is this consistent with your answer to Part (a)?

Intestinal bacteria convert choline to trimethylamine, and the liver converts this gas to trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). TMAO promotes atherosclerosis, possibly by stimulating macrophages to take up LDL. (a) Could this chemistry explain why eating large amounts of eggs (which are rich in phosphatidylcholine) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? (b) Some research suggests that ingesting supplemental phosphatidylcholine can slow the aging process. Is this consistent with your answer to Part (a)?

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Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology

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