In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Corey Richardson > wrote:
> >
> >> People who eat asparagus produce methyl mercaptan in their urine and
> >> that produces a horrible smell whilst urinating. Although, strangely,
> >> some people genetically can't smell it.
> >>
> >> Can you smell the methyl mercaptan after eating asparagus?
> >
> > It's funny how this thread seems to pop up annually, but generally
> > during asparagus season which is long past at the moment. ;-)
> >
> > Yes, I can smell it.
> >
> > Might make an interesting poll.
>
>
> Heh. I don't think anyone but Corey, Sheryl or Mothra cares about whether
> or not anyone smells their own pee.
>
> Jill

<grins> You are probably right. :-)

The reek of asparagus pee however takes no "effort" for those that can
detect the odor. Just run the bathroom fan.

It won't stop me from eating asparagus tho'. <g> I love the stuff and
that side effect only lasts a few hours.
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