everssm Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Should I be concerned that my urine smell has changed noticeably in the last couple weeks? It smells like ammonia I think. I have not been eating any asparagus. I eat sweet potatoes at 1-2 meals/day and also a serving of fruit/day so I am getting carbs. Link to comment
Carlaccini Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Is this ammonia smell after workouts - or just all the time. I've read somewhere on the forums that the ammonia smell is a sign that your body has gone ketogenic (sp?). It's not necessarilly a bad thing. I notice the smell the day after a strenous workout. But it's usually only for a day. Link to comment
GFChris Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Are you staying sufficiently hydrated? http://www.medicinenet.com/urine_odor/symptoms.htm Aim for drinking water, in the amount of at least half your body weight in ounces, daily. Link to comment
everssm Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 I drink about half my body weight in water...maybe my body just needs more? Just wanting to know if I should be concerned or if it's likely just a phase? Link to comment
GFChris Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Here is some additional information from the Mayo Clinic on possible causes. http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/urine-odor/basics/definition/sym-20050704It sounds like it could be a whole host of things. If you're concerned, check with your doctor. Link to comment
puppypower Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 everssm, it might be ketosis, but it might not. Keep in mind that if you are in fact in ketosis, the body disposes of ketones it doesn't need (ie: extra) through the urine. So, you could very well be in ketosis, but totally not have any ammonia-smelling breath, or ammonia-smelling urine, because your body is using all the ketones it's producing. Urine pH is also unreliable for determining if you are in ketosis. I'm with GFChris: better to see your doctor and have it be "nothing" than assume it's ketosis (or assume it's something else you don't need to worry about) and actually be something you do need to worry about and have it go unchecked. Better safe than sorry! Link to comment
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