Why does asparagus make you pee smell bad

Why does asparagus taste so delicious but make one’s pee smell so…?

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You may have heard the tall tale that “asparagus urine” is linked to higher intelligence. In fact, it’s the result of a simple chemical reaction. Asparagus contains a sulfur compound called mercaptan. (It’s also found in rotten eg…

What makes your pee smell so bad after eating asparagus??

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their’s nitrogen in the soil in which your plants grow and asparagus (like most veggies) has a high concentration of nitrogen and pee is actually liquid nitrogenous waste so what you’re smelling is the high concentration of nitrogen that yo…

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Why does asparagus make you pee smell bad?

Q: Two weeks ago I tried asparagus for the first time and for some reason I felt that my pee smells bad. I asked one of my friends if she knew the reason why and she could not explain. If any of you know why this happens to people please give me an answer. Thank you.

A: UHH I DIDN’T KNOW THEY MAKE YOUR PEE SMELL BAD MAYBE CUZZ I DONT EAT ASPARYGUS

why and how does asparagus make your pee smell bad?

Q: i just always wondered. does anybody know?well i dont have my head down in the toilet sniffing. it was mentioned to me a long time ago and then tonight we had asperagus at dinner and i noticed my son’s wet diaper had a odd and more pungiant odor and then i smelled the same thing when i took a peepee so i am quite sure the vegitable alters urine somehow.

A: Have you ever had golden crisp cereal? Them smelly sugar puff things…. they make your pee smell exactly like golden crisp when you eat alot of them.http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31DDZ0Q393L._AA160_.jpg

Why does asparagus taste so delicious but make one’s pee smell so bad?

Q: Is asparagus nutritious?

A: You may have heard the tall tale that “asparagus urine” is linked to higher intelligence. In fact, it’s the result of a simple chemical reaction. Asparagus contains a sulfur compound called mercaptan. (It’s also found in rotten eggs, onions, garlic, and in the secretions of skunks.) When your digestive tract breaks down this substance, by-products are released that cause the funny scent. The process is so quick that your urine can develop the distinctive smell within 15 to 30 minutes of eating asparagus. But not everyone has this experience. Your genetic makeup may determine whether your urine has the odor — or whether you can actually smell it. Only some people appear to have the gene for the enzyme that breaks down mercaptan into its more pungent parts. A study published in the May 1989 British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that 46% of 115 people tested produced the odor in one group of British citizens, while 100% of 103 people produced it in a group of French citizens. The ability to smell the by-products may also be genetic. Another study published in the same journal found that 10% of a group of 300 Israeli Jews could not detect the odor. In other words, a person’s urine could smell, but he or she might not know it. Judging from your question, you can do both. But that’s nothing to worry about. While eating asparagus may make your urine smell strange, it won’t harm you. Actually, asparagus — a member of the lily family along with garlic, onions, and leeks — is a powerhouse of nutrients. It’s an excellent source of folic acid (a B vitamin that may help protect against birth defects, heart disease, and cancer), a significant source of vitamin C (an antioxidant that may protect tissues against damage), and a good source of vitamin A (an antioxidant). Not to mention that asparagus contains 3 grams of fiber per 3.5-ounce serving and a host of health-enhancing plant chemicals, or phytonutrients, that may protect against disease. Although the link between “asparagus urine” and higher intelligence is a figment of someone’s imagination, eating it regularly could be a sign of some serious health smarts.