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Why does asparagus make your pee smell

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Asparagus contains a sulfur compound called mercaptan. This smell occurs when this is broken down in your digestive system.

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Those with a certain gene produce a digestive enzyme which breaks down the asparagus into various chemical compounds...MORE?

Jul 09 2009, 02:54am | Source: Why Does Asparagus Make Some People's Urine Smell Funny? | www.wisegeek.com

The odor occurs sometimes because of the sulfur-containing amino acids which break down after ingestion.

Mar 09 2009, 12:15am | Source: Urine Smells Funny After Eating Asparagus | www.drdaveanddee.com

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Mar 06 2009, 04:35pm | Source: quicklinks - Lifestyle - Food & Drink | quicklinks.chacha.com
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