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Help! why does my pee smell each time I eat asparagus?


You may be worried that you must have caught something when your pee smells as bad as it does each time you eat asparagus.

The main culprit is aspartic acid, which is found exclusively in asparagus. When asparagus is digested, asparagusic acid gets broken down into sulfur-containing byproducts.
When you pee, the sulfur byproducts evaporate almost immediately, causing you to smell that unpleasant odour.

Not everyone can notice this change, a small percentage aren't able to, this is because they aren't able to breakdown the sulphur contained in this vegetable while  the remainder can't smell it all 

Is Asparagus dangerous? 

This famous vegetable comes in a mixture of colours, comprising a green, white and purple variant. It’s consumed around the world and used in many delicacies including frittatas, pasta, stir-fries and as sides.

Asparagus is similarly low in calories and loaded with vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Asparagus, officially known as Asparagus officinalis, is a member of the lily family.

It is low in calories but contains an impressive nutrient outline, half a cup (90 grams) of cooked asparagus contains 

  • Calories: 20
  • Protein: 2.2 grams
  • Fat: 0.2 grams
  • Fibre: 1.8 grams
  • Vitamin C: 12% of the RDI
  • Vitamin A: 18% of the RDI
  • Vitamin K: 57% of the RDI
  • Folate: 34% of the RDI
  • Potassium: 6% of the RDI
  • Phosphorous: 5% of the RDI
  • Vitamin E: 7% of the RDI
It is very nutritious, and a combination of cooked and raw asparagus is especially good for you if you are trying to lose weight. 
Everyone can indulge including expectant mummies.
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