2006-06-16 08:21:29 · 4 answers · asked by Matthew P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I am assuming you are concerned with the olfactory response of most culinarist while eliminating urine post consumption of Asparagus. A review of this phenomena has been done. A quote to give you an idea:
"All investigations in the literature have been subjective, the urine being smelled by individuals (sometimes a panel of individuals) who had been previously shown to be able to positively smell and identify asparagus-related odorous urines. However, with subjective assessment, apprehension always exists concerning the results. "
So, they can't even decide on who smells what. Anyhow, the paper is easy to follow, so go have fun, it covers beetroot as well. As to why it "makes" it through your system so fast, the odor producing chemicals are quite soluble, and serum levels of highly soluble ingested chemicals can be detected in a few minutes. Try taking a liquid B vitamin supplement a few minutes before you need to relieve yourself. It gets glowing yellow quite rapidly. Hope this answers your question.
2006-06-16 09:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Karman V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pointy ends help it to run through your system like a bullet!
2006-06-16 08:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't make it through my system at all - YUCK!
2006-06-16 09:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All things that you don't digest well, travel quickly.
2006-06-16 08:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋