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How to be an asparagus superhero
Raw, steamed, roasted, grilled: For two months straight, I ate asparagus like I was savoring each minute of spring.
By Phoebe Nobles [2007-04-17]

  • Genetics and smell

    The smell of your urine after eating asparagus is more complicated. Some people produce methyl mercaptan and others don't. However it's the ability to detect the smell is also genetically determine. Some people can smell it and others can't even if their urine stinks.

    http://www.studentbmj.com/back_issues/0800/education/277.html

    -- nickn
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    Monday, April 16, 2007 11:37 PM
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