Why doesn't it smell so strongly after eating other vegetables or foods?
2006-10-16 06:14:05 · 5 answers · asked by shlomogon 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I've heard it only happens to some people because of a gene. I don't have it, but my husband does. Nothing to be concerned about.
2006-10-16 06:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Asparagus is filled with sulfur-containing amino acids that break down during digestion into six sulfur-containing compounds. These can impart a unique smell to urine as they are excreted. "It's the same sulfur group that makes skunks smell
2006-10-16 13:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by ShellyBelly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Asparagus has the presence of methyl mercaptan, also known as methanethiol which your body when proccessed makes your urine smell rotten also only around 60% of people have this issue.
2006-10-16 13:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by Gman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the vitamins. Nothing to worry about as long as you drink plenty of water and it doesn't smell like that without high vitamin foods.
2006-10-16 13:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by eehco 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok its definitely NOT due to a gene..it a diuretic basically.
2006-10-16 15:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋