Does urine contain ammonia?
We all contain very small amounts of ammonia in the blood. Most ammonia in the body forms when protein is broken down by bacteria in the intestines. The liver normally converts ammonia into urea, which is then eliminated in urine. Urea is highly soluble in water and is, therefore, an efficient way for the human body to expel excess nitrogen. After urine sits for a while you will start to notice an ammonia smell. Ammonia levels in the blood rise when the liver is not able to convert ammonia to urea. This may be caused by cirrhosis or severe hepatitis. The amount of ammonia in your body SHOULD be very very low at any time. If your body is ‘exuding’ enough ammonia to ‘curl’ hair, you would be dead. Our bodies to not normally emit ‘ammonia’ odors, however IF you notice strong ammonia smell in your urine, you are not getting enough fluids and are probably dehydrated! Armpit and pubic hair curl for different reasons than ‘ammonia’. Beard, armpit, pubic hair is called ‘coarse’ secondary hair.
