has a light diuretic effect, meaning it can cause your body to release water, ultimately dehydrating you and contributing to ammonia-like urine, says Dr. Dune.
Plus, the metabolites produced as your body breaks down coffee may also influence the smell of your urine, Dr. Dune adds. Nothing to be concerned about—as long as you make the effort to hydrate post latte.Yep, those pesky metabolites are back again—and messing with the smell of your pee. “Different foods produce different metabolites as we break them down,” says Dr. Dune.
Luckily, a quick urine test at the doctor’s office can confirm the presence of glucose in your pee, so you and your doctor can create a treatment plan to regulate your blood sugar. If you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes and notice sweet-smelling urine, consider it a sign that your condition isWe’ve all experienced this one: You take your daily multivitamin and a couple of hours later your urine looks and smells rather terrifying.
Don’t be alarmed: “Multiple vitamins—especially vitamin B6—can affect urine color and odor,” says Dr. Dune. In fact, B vitamins are notorious for turning urine a