The Smell of Asparagus Urine
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Enjoying asparagus has an unpleasant side-effect that sets it apart from other vegetables, but is seldom talked about: It makes urine stink. The video looks at the exciting chemistry involved.
- The Smell of Asparagus Urine,
ChemViews Mag. 2020
What substances cause the characteristic smell of asparagus pee?
https://doi.org/10.1002/chemv.202000015
Article Information
https://doi.org/10.1002/chemv.202000044
