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Why does my urine smell like coffee after drinking 1 cup of coffee?

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Dr. M. Jan answered

Possibe : Dont drink very strong coffee.

Answered 11/7/2017

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Caffeine: Caffeine is excreted in the urine unchanged chemically. If you can smell the caffeine after only one cup, it might also suggest you are not well hydrated, hence your urine is more concentrated then is optimal.

Answered 5/2/2018

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