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How Long Does Urine Smell Foul After Taking Zinc Supplements?

I went to doctor last night because I have been taking zinc suppliments, my urine smells strong, doctor checked for infection there is none. i stopped taking suppliments yesterday, but urine still smells strong...how long will it take for smell to go?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Some suppliments and their metabolites produce foul smell.
Drink plenty of fluids to promote their excretion and you would be rid of the foul smell in a few days
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How Long Does Urine Smell Foul After Taking Zinc Supplements?

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. Some suppliments and their metabolites produce foul smell. Drink plenty of fluids to promote their excretion and you would be rid of the foul smell in a few days