Why does your pee stink after eating asparagus?


By AGENCY

Asparagus is a great source of nutrients but can leave your urine smelling foul. — dpa

As far back as 1781, United States statesman Benjamin Franklin complained about a certain "disagreeable odour" caused by asparagus.

Centuries later, little has changed, sadly.

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