💊 Supplements That Actually Helped Me with TMAU (And the Ones That Did Nothing)
Let’s get something straight: if you’re dealing with TMAU, FBO, or unexplained chronic odor, you’ve probably wasted money on supplements that promised the world and delivered hot garbage.
I’ve spent hundreds (probably over a thousand) chasing the dream of smelling normal again. Some of it worked. Most of it didn’t. And no, I’m not sponsored by any of these. This is just my real experience from the trenches.
I'm Lifter_X, a forklift driver, husband, and survivor of more deodorant failures than I can count. This is the TMAU supplement breakdown I wish someone had handed me when I was panicking, ashamed, and Googling stuff like “how to stop smelling like fish.”
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I’ve personally used and found helpful in managing TMAU.
✅ The Ones That Actually Helped
✅ Activated Charcoal
Why: Binds to odor-causing compounds in your gut and carries them out before they can escape through your skin, breath, or sweat.
When I take it: 2 capsules in the morning on an empty stomach, and 2 more before dinner.
What I noticed: Less post-meal odor, less oily sweat, fewer “I think I stink” anxiety spirals. My shirt didn’t feel like a toxic sponge by noon.
Warning: Can cause constipation if you don’t drink enough water. Also, do not take it near other meds or vitamins — it can block absorption.
✅ Liquid Chlorophyll
Why: Acts as an internal deodorizer by neutralizing odors in your gut and bloodstream. Sounds like BS, but this was a real game changer for me.
When I take it: 1 tablespoon in a glass of water after breakfast, daily. Mint flavor helps make it taste less like swamp.
What I noticed: Milder underarm smell, fresher breath, even bowel movements weren’t as brutal. Felt “cleaner” inside.
✅ NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)
Why: Supports liver detoxification and boosts glutathione — your body’s natural antioxidant system. It helps your body break down and eliminate odor-causing compounds more effectively.
When I take it: 600mg in the morning with water. Occasionally 1200mg on days I eat higher-choline foods.
What I noticed: More energy, less skin funk, fewer odor “spikes” from stress or diet slips.
✅ Probiotics (Targeted Strains)
Why: Gut bacteria control the production and breakdown of trimethylamine (TMA). The right strains can reduce TMA levels and improve digestion.
When I take it: 1 capsule with breakfast every day.
What I noticed: Less bloating, fewer sulfur burps, and a slow but noticeable reduction in my baseline odor level.
Best strains for TMAU:
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Bifidobacterium longum
❌ The Ones That Did Nothing (For Me)
❌ Choline Blockers
I tried some supplements claiming to block or bind dietary choline. Didn’t notice any improvement. Honestly, it’s better to just reduce high-choline foods like eggs, liver, and fish.
❌ Random Multivitamins
They gave me expensive pee and zero odor control. In fact, high doses of B2 or B6 made things worse. Stick to targeted nutrients instead of the kitchen sink approach.
❌ Apple Cider Vinegar Pills
Promised “cleansing and detox” effects. All I got was heartburn and gut irritation. No change in odor.
❌ Mint Capsules
Helped breath for like 20 minutes. Didn’t touch the armpits, the groin, the skin, or the deeper funk that TMAU brings. Waste of money for chronic odor sufferers.
📂 Final Tips from Lifter_X
Track everything. Keep a smell journal. Note what you ate, what you took, and how you felt (and smelled) every day.
Give supplements time. Some of these took 2–3 weeks to start working consistently.
Start slow. Don’t stack everything at once or you won’t know what’s working.
Hydrate like crazy. No pill beats clean water. Most of these need fluids to do their job.
Don’t fall for hype. Price doesn’t equal effectiveness. Some of the best products I used were under $15.
Supplements won’t cure TMAU, but they can seriously help when paired with diet, hygiene, and mindset. If I had to start over with only three? I’d go with charcoal, chlorophyll, and NAC — every time.
Affiliate links are here to help you try what worked for me while supporting the blog. Everything listed is based on real use, not marketing fluff.
More tools, more tips, and more survival stories coming soon.
— Lifter_X
Still stinky. Still testing. Still showing up.
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