SC - Asparagus smell

Craig Jones. craig.jones at airservices.gov.au
Wed Feb 7 13:57:13 PST 2001


>
>10 Foods Claimed To Be Aphrodesiacs
>
>1. Asparagus. 
>	Asparagus contains a diuretic that increases the amount of urine
>excreted and excites the urinary passages. The vegetable is rich in
>potassium, phosphorus, and calcium - all necessary for maintenance of a
>high energy level.  However, it also contains aspartic acid, which
>neutralizes excess amounts of ammonia in one's body and may cause apathy
>and sexual disinterest. 

Excites the Urinary passages???  So what causes the damn awful smell to my
urine whenever I eat fresh asparagus?

Drakey.


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