Katra > wrote in
:

> In article >,
> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>> Katra > wrote in
>> :
>>
>> > In article >,
>> > "kilikini" > wrote:
>> >
>> >> (snip)
>> >>
>> >> > > >> >Making the asparagus extract is quite a bit of work, but
>> >> > > >> >it salvages the tougher stems.
>> >> > > >>
>> >> > > >> I can't be bothered saving the ends... after breaking off
>> >> > > >> the tough ends I make
>> >> > > >> a treat of munching out the pith, tastes great but makes
>> >> > > >> for some mighty smelly
>> >> > > >> pith! hehe
>> >> > > >>
>> >> > > >> Sheldon
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > <snort> Sure does....... ;-)
>> >> > > > Wierd how it does that.
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > K.
>> >> > > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > > I read somewhere (it might have been here) that it affects
>> >> > > some people that way, but not others. Never knew that.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Wayne
>> >> >
>> >> > Kinda gross really. <G>
>> >> > I might have to google it......
>> >> >
>> >> > K.
>> >> >
>> >> If you find out, please let me know! I've been wondering that
>> >> for years! I love asparagus so much that when it's in season, I'll
>> >> eat up to two bunches a day; no after that I do NOT use public
>> >> restrooms! My ex used to complain that that *smell* would actually
>> >> seep through my pores. I can't tell. Anyway, I've been looking
>> >> for an answer to the fragrant question for years and never found
>> >> one.
>> >>
>> >> Kilikini
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> > <grins> I don't usually worry about it since the affect is so short
>> > lived... 5 or 6 hours at most. I love asparagus too much (and it is
>> > SO good for you) to give it up for that silly reason. :-)
>> >
>> > Even if I did discover the reason, I don't think there is anything
>> > you can do about it...
>> >
>> > It's no worse than eating garlic or onions.
>> > Asparagus is in the same family I believe, so that is probably the
>> > reason.
>> >
>> > K
>> >
>>
>> I agree, but I've always been curious as to exactly what makes the
>> difference in what people experience.
>
> Individual body chemistry? :-) Kidney efficiency?
> Ok, so who here has taken the time to google why Asparagus makes your
> pee stink? LOL! I've not had time yet! Trying to get ready to leave
> for a week. :-P
>
> Hmmmmmmm... took less time than I thought.
>
> Ok, go he
>
> http://www.drdaveanddee.com/asparagus.html
>
> K.
>

Okay, now we know, Katra! Thanks for finding and posting this.

Wayne