Ninja Girl Momoko
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Some of the constituents of asparagus are metabolised and excreted in the urine, giving it a distinctive, pungent odor. The odor is due to various sulfur-containing degradation products (e.g. amonia, thiols and thioesters). It is only detectable by the noses of some people.Recent studies suggest that every individual produces the odorous compounds, but that only about 40% of individuals have the genes required to smell the odor. The speed of onset of urine smell is rapid, and has been estimated to occur within 15-30 minutes from ingestion.
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