Asparagus

[Talo]

Why does this make your piss smell so bad ?

[treebuilder]

Scientists are still not entirely sure which set of chemical compounds contained in asparagus actually cause the smelly pee. The stalks themselves do not acquire a similar odor as they are prepared, so whatever happens most likely happens after ingestion. Experts believe that those with a certain gene produce a digestive enzyme which breaks down the asparagus into various chemical compounds. One of those compounds is called methyl mercaptan, which is the same chemical which gives a skunk its defensive smell. One theory suggests that asparagus breaks down quickly in the body and an enzyme releases methyl mercaptan, which eventually goes through the kidneys and is excreted as a waste product in the urine.

Others suggest that the asparagus smell is created by other chemical compounds called thioesters. There is also a compound called asparagusic acid, which is not surprisingly found primarily in asparagus. If these compounds are broken down and mixed with the genetically-created enzyme, the results could be a strong smelling urine. This smell is actually considered to be good news, since it proves that the asparagus eater's kidneys are functioning as they should.

http://www.wisegeek.com/why-does-asparagus-make-some-peoples-urine-smell-funny.htm

[Delt King]

I never noticed, damn now i'm going to be standing there trying to smell something weird. thanks guys. lol

[tiramisu]

If you produce the post asparagus urine smell you don't have to notice. It's pretty darn pungent.

[Victor85]

Fast Fact: Asparagus is also a aphrodisiac in some cultures too.

[Sandwiches]

it could have something to do with the detox effect it has on the kidneys.. either way, keep on eating it!

[Talo]

It's funny because I've only noticed it when I eat it cooked and not raw.

[Retics]

I never noticed, damn now i'm going to be standing there trying to smell something weird. thanks guys. lol

LMAO! crack me up!!, Duder, I took a piss test for work and the Animal packs i take change my pee kinda dark, so when I handed this lady the cup she looked at me weird and then the cup, she asked me if it was real and smelled the glass,, I could hardly contain myself,, I kept thinking ,, hmm, is she going to taste it like wine,,Gross.

[jamex]

LMAO! crack me up!!, Duder, I took a piss test for work and the Animal packs i take change my pee kinda dark, so when I handed this lady the cup she looked at me weird and then the cup, she asked me if it was real and smelled the glass,, I could hardly contain myself,, I kept thinking ,, hmm, is she going to taste it like wine,,Gross.

may I ask what line of work you're in that can legally piss test in Canada? I always have to ask when I see someone mention this. No biggie if you'd rather not disclose.

[Retics]

may I ask what line of work you're in that can legally piss test in Canada? I always have to ask when I see someone mention this. No biggie if you'd rather not disclose.

Pipefitter, oil and gas plants,, it's a pre-employment drug test. Most do if these days for the bigger companies.

[L3]

if i eat asparagus consistently the smell stays in the bathroom well after im gone

[Talo]

Flush :)