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Life Sciences => Cells, Microbes & Viruses => Topic started by: thedoc on 01/04/2012 09:49:01

Title: Can tuna make urine smell?
Post by: thedoc on 01/04/2012 09:49:01

David Carrico  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Hello,

Recently I have been eating more tuna fish than normal (about 2-3 cans per week) and have noticed that often times my urine will smell of tuna fish.

The smell is noticeable from a standing position.

What could be causing this, and should I be concerned?

David
Owensboro, Kentucky USA

What do you think?

Title: Re: Can tuna make urine smell?
Post by: Bored chemist on 06/07/2012 16:39:19

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimethylaminuria