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What Causes Foul Smelling Urination After Taking Milk Thistle Supplement?
I started taking milk thistle and alpha lipoic acid for liver health. I have been noticing a strong urine odor - similar to an asparagus smell. Is this from the supplements or would liver damage cause urine to smell like this? I m afraid I m having liver problems, but my Dr. Appointment isn t for a month. I m frightened
Mon, 29 May 2017
Hello dear
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
@ It is the excretion of conjugated form of alpha lipoic acid in the urine giving
the foul odor
Hope this will help you to some extent .
Thanks for using Health care magic .
Regards .
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
@ It is the excretion of conjugated form of alpha lipoic acid in the urine giving
the foul odor
Hope this will help you to some extent .
Thanks for using Health care magic .
Regards .
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