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Every time I eat bacon, which is about 4 times a week, I notice later on in the day a distinct odor in when I urinate.

Its not really a problem, since I'm normally the only one around when I pee, but I'm curious about it.

Does anyone else notice or get this same effect?

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Nitrates used in cured meats will pass through your urine only partially processed by your system, and there is a good chance you are smelling the biproduct of that.

See if a non-nitrate "Sunday Bacon" does the same thing. I'm betting it won't.

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