As a bonus the test could also furnish you with your unique urine “fingerprint” says Kate Wighton, Communications and Public Affairs at Imperial College London. The fingerprint is in the form of 46 different metabolites excreted by the kidney and was examined in the urine of 1,848 people in the US. By measuring metabolites in your urine, scientists can get a good idea of what you’ve eaten and assess whether it’s good for you. The urine can also be tested for proteins that might indicate disease. "For instance, asking people to track diets through apps or diaries can lead to inaccurate reports about what they eat.

Source: Daily Mirror September 13, 2020 18:33 UTC