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Griffin asked in Science & MathematicsBiology · 1 decade ago

What is in asparagus that makes your urine stink?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    "Asparagus contains a sulfur-containing compound identified by scientists as methyl mercaptan. A colorless gas, this compound is also found in blood, feces, garlic, eggs, cheese and even skunk secretions. In fact, methyl mercaptan is one of the major contributors to bad breath and flatulence odors. In addition, another ingredient found in asparagus is asparagine. Present in foods like dairy products, seafood, poultry, fish and nuts, this amino acid is known to have a distinctive smell when heated. To metabolize both methyl mercaptan and asparagine, the digestive track must break these compounds down and it is this breakdown that's responsible for your urine's strange smell. "

  • 1 decade ago

    Research conducted in Russia , India and Japan identified two main ingredients of asparagus: saponin and glycoside and these ingredients combined together produces asparagoside, a potent detoxifier and is proven to have the ability to successfuly reduce cancer. So, if your urine stinks after eating asparagus or taking the extract in tablet form, this means that it is working in your system by removing toxins in your body.

    Source(s): www.enzymatic therapy.com www.nature'sunique.com wikipedia
  • 1 decade ago

    well your piss doesnt smell that good in the first place, it might not be the asparagus? lol.

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