ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Asparagus
;
genetic polymorphism
;
urinary odour
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The production of odorous urine after the ingestion of asparagus has been shown to occur in 43% of 800 volunteers investigated. This characteristics is reproducible over a 12-month-period and has been shown to remain with individuals for virtually a lifetime. Family studies suggest that the ability to produce the odorous urine is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01940418
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