i went to the bathroom....smelt bad i couldnt breathe?

Question

why does my urine smell after i eat asparagus? its soo weird

Answer 1

well its because asparagus is in the family asparagusium trinopsium which in spanish means stinky pee. it is also because of the dye farmers put ino it because they want to ruin you liives. i personnaly love the smell and collect my asparagus-y pee in jars and turni it into my own perfume!

Answer 2

Firstly, asparagus contains a number of sulphur containing chemicals including the amino acids cysteine and methionine. When not required by the body, these amino acids are broken down into a number of products that can be excreted in urine. Sulphur can cause nasty smells that could be responsible for asparagus pee. Another theory is that a breakdown product of another amino acid called asparagine (asparagine- amino- succinic- acid monoamide) in the urine is responsible for the foul smell of asparagus pee. A defect in the enzymes required to make this particular breakdown product could account for the fact that some people's pee just doesn't seem to stink how ever much asparagus they eat.

Asparagine was in fact first isolated from asparagus, where it is found in really high concentrations, and is now known to be one of the 20 common amino acids making up human proteins. It is known as a non-essential amino acid, meaning that we can synthesize it in the body and do not need to consume it. So if the smell bothers you too much you'll do just fine if you never eat asparagus again.

Answer 3

This is totally HARMLESS. It happens to me too. :) Approximately 40 to 50% of the population gets smelly urine after eating asparagus. Here's what happens, in a nutshell:

Asparagus has certain amino acids that contain a form of sulfur in them. When our bodies digest asparagus, these amino acids break down into a variety of different sulfur-containing compounds. Those compounds end up in our urine, and when we go to the bathroom, we notice the smell -- especially since our urine is concentrated in the rather small toilet bowl.

Again, not everyone's body responds this way to the amino acids, but for those of us who do -- it is natural and harmless!!

Answer 4

Asparagus is a diuretic, it helps the system to clean itself. You're getting rid of some impurities - it's not just the asparagus.

Answer 5

asparagus must have a allergic reaction that dosnt happen to show up on ur skin but instead makes ur urine smell. it happened to me i dont eat it any more like now i ask wats in the pasta or other dishes cuz i hate it!

Answer 6

Don't panic, mine does too, only with asparagus. Something about an acid compound inthe asparagus itself. Actually its healthy, and cleans you out.

Answer 7

wear a gas mask or stop eating asparagus

Answer 8

Its actually genetic. 3 out of 5 people get that effect. Its just a digestive enzyme that some people have. Don't worry about it. Hold your breath when you pee.

Answer 9

Happens to everybody, Cher. It is a side effect of eating the delicious veggie.

Answer 10

dont eat asparagus.

Answer 11

there is a possibility of UTI (urinary track infection), u must consult your doctor. I m also a doctor but without valid degree.