Is Asparagusic Acid Good for You? Unpacking the Science
                                
                                
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                                The unique compound known as asparagusic acid is responsible for a well-known, harmless urinary odor after eating asparagus. But is asparagusic acid actually good for you, or is its role purely olfactory?