[sci.med] Asparagus

kevin@chromo.ucsc.edu (Kevin McLoughlin) (03/29/88)

What is it in asparagus that makes urine smell? No doubt a
perennial question at this time of year.
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govett@avsd.UUCP (David Govett) (04/01/88)

> What is it in asparagus that makes urine smell? No doubt a
> perennial question at this time of year.
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It temporarily improves your sense of smell.

sjg@amdahl.uts.amdahl.com (Steve Ginsky) (04/01/88)

In article <66@avsd.UUCP> govett@avsd.UUCP (David Govett) writes:
> What is it in asparagus that makes urine smell? No doubt a
> perennial question at this time of year.
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Asparagus is a natural diuretic.