never had ammonia, what you eating? mind you its not as hot where I live.When eaten in quantity, garlic may be strongly evident in the diner's sweat and breath the following day. This is because garlic's strong smelling sulfur compounds are metabolized forming allyl methyl sulfide. Allyl methyl sulfide (AMS) cannot be digested and is passed into the blood. It is carried to the lungs and the skin where it is excreted. Since digestion takes several hours, and release of AMS several hours more, the effect of eating garlic may be present for a long time.
Catabolism.stilesiii said:What could cause an ammonia scent after a long workout?
I've noticed an ammonia scent in my nose after some of my longer efforts, any clue?
Thanks. It has only happen 2 or 3 times, once after a 30 miler and this morning after running a 10k.Dondare said:Catabolism.
Not good.
(This question should be stickied.)
So if I'm taking L-Arginine supplement an hour before the event, that could explain things?Don Shipp said:Ammonia means proteins or amino acids are being broken down. These could be your own muscle tissue or the steak you had for lunch. Ketones smell "fruity".
I'm a chemist, I know these things.
spinner32 said:Catabolism yes, fat-burning, no. Burning ketones does not produce a characteristic ammonia smell
He is right. i would occasionlly have to ride inside due to snow/ice on the roads and i would smell ammonia in my towel. i knew what is was and i took a shot of gel. but now im low-carb dieting and i never smell NH4. by the way, just for fun, you should low carb for about 20-30 days. then eat frosted flakes. you will have a most pleasing experience on the toilet. SIGH!!! what relief!! ha ha ha
That explains it!.Don Shipp said:
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