urine smells odd

[Dragon14]

I've upped my protein intake (still under 1.5 grams per lb though) and I noticed that my urine smelled strange today... kinda like amonia. Isn't that an idication of the body not using the protein? If so, what can I do (other than cut down on protein). I'm 2 weeks into a Sos cycle if that helps.

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

are you taking ALA?

 

[mr. sparkle]

How much water do you drink everyday? Do you take a lot of vitamins or any other supplements/drugs?

 

[Dragon14]

No on the ALA question. Will be getting some soon though.

Water - I drink at least a gallon every day.
Other supplements - B5, Fish oil, Evening primrose oil, ginger, multivitamins, glucosamine/chondroitin, Cell-Tech immediately after workouts

 

[molnii]

I think it's the water intake also...maybe u need to drink more...
what color is your urine dark or light??

 

[Dragon14]

It's light. I'm drinking at least a gallon per day.

 

[overhead]

If you are not providing your body with enough calories other than protein, it will use the protein for fuel which is a very dirty process and can cause urine to smell pretty bad. Maybe look at uping fat and carb totals. I had a similar problem, I take in about 350 grams of protein a day. I mix 2 tbsp of olive oil with all protein shakes except post workout, seems to work for me.

 

[Dragon14]

I'll start with that theory, overhead. Thanks. I have had my carb intake pretty low lately.

 

[WarriorPL]

Celltech drinks up all that water... drink more.

 

[ProteinFiend]

if your piss is dark yellow, it could be the vit b5