Why does my urine have an odd smell after I eat asparagus?
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Dr. Michael T Murray answered:People not familiar with asparagus are often alarmed by the strong odor coming from their urine after eating it. Several different chemicals contribute to this smell, most notably asparagine. Different amounts of these chemicals are formed in individuals after eating asparagus, and many people cannot smell the odor, even when they produce the chemicals.
People not familiar with asparagus are often alarmed by the strong odor coming from their urine after eating it. Several different chemicals contribute to this smell, most notably asparagine. Different amounts of these chemicals are formed in... More
