Food Res Int 152:110924
PeruzzoloTLPintoJVRozaTHShintaniAOAnzolinAPGnielkaVet al
Resurgence of serine: an often neglected but indispensable amino acid
Certain foods are particularly notorious for affecting urine smell: Asparagus contains asparagusic acid, which breaks down into sulfur-containing compounds Coffee and caffeinated beverages can impart a distinctive odor and have mild diuretic effects Garlic and onions contain sulfur compounds that are excreted in urine Riboflavin (vitamin B2) supplements can cause bright yellow urine Patients should be aware that severe gastrointestinal symptoms can lead to acute kidney injury, as noted in FDA warnings
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