Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why does my urine smell after eating asparagus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Normal experience : This is a normal experience for about half the people who eat asparagus. It is not clear why the other half do not notice a change in the smell of their urine, For more on this see http://www.dailycal.org/2013/04/17/fun-food-fact-of-the-week-why-asparagus-makes-urine-smell-funny/
Answered 5/18/2016
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I haven't eaten asparagus but my urine smells like it very strong in morning?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Urine smells funny, like the asparagus smell but more amonia like. Been doing this for a couple days & i've had no asparagus. Is this bad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why does asparagus make urine smell odd, but pineapple, for example, doesn't?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi doctors, can you tell me what is it in asparagus that makes one's urine smell so distinct?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi, tested negative for a UTI. My urine smells like asparagus pee but I haven't eaten any in about 5 days. what could cause this? thank you?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What cause my urine to smell really badly? I'm not eating asparagus or anything bad. I drink water everyday. Maybe not as much as I'm suppose to.
I've been on a no carb diet for a few days and have been eating asparagus and Brussel sprouts with olive oil and my urine is oily and smells oily?
What foods affect smell of urine besides asparagus?
Why does asparagus makes your urine smell funny?
Why does asparagus make your urine smell strangely?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
