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Could Alpha Lipoic Acid Cause Burnt Rubber Like Smelling Urine?
My urine smells like burnt rubber, the color is normal, no pain , I have been drink rockstar energy drinks & have not been drinking very much water.... I noticed the smell shortly after taking alpha lipoic acid 600 mg ( 66 yrs ... Healthy with plenty of energy ...
Fri, 25 Sep 2020
Hello,
Alpha Lipoic Acid can indeed produce an unusual smell to the urine. Specifically, it produces a potent sulfur-like smell (very comparable to asparagus). It isn't indicative of any damage to the kidney or bladder. Some other forms of ALA, specifically the R type of ALA reportedly doesn't have that odor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. David Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist
Alpha Lipoic Acid can indeed produce an unusual smell to the urine. Specifically, it produces a potent sulfur-like smell (very comparable to asparagus). It isn't indicative of any damage to the kidney or bladder. Some other forms of ALA, specifically the R type of ALA reportedly doesn't have that odor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. David Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist
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