The Smell of Asparagus Urine

Author: Vera KoesterORCID iD

Enjoying asparagus has an unpleasant side-effect that sets it apart from other vegetables, but is seldom talked about: It makes urine stink. The video looks at the exciting chemistry involved.

 

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https://doi.org/10.1002/chemv.202000044

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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