Malodorous biogenic amines in Escherichia coli caused urinary tract infections in womena metabolomics approach Scientific Reports Ever heard of Fish Odor Syndrome? Its a rare condition where the body cant break down trimethylamine a compound found in foods like fish, eggs, and beans. This leads to a strong, fish like smell Correlation between the trimethylamine (TMA) concentration and the Download Scientific Diagram A recurring fishy odor could indicate a larger medical problem.