The science of why pee makes bubbles in the toilet

Factual Questions
1

I’ve done a search and can’t find a thing about this topic.

Please help.

2

A few previous threads about this. I didn’t read them as I’m late for work. Good luck.

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47867&highlight=bubbles+toilet

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=133071&highlight=bubbles+toilet

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=133071&highlight=bubbles+toilet

3

Thanks much.

4

How come my steady stream of pee produces bubbles?

5

I read the other threads and just wanted to add: I’m doing the Atkins diet, and since I’ve started, I have noticed quite a bit more foamage. Must be the protein. :slight_smile:

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No, IMBG, it’s not the protein, it’s the mighty protein-power of your powerful new atkin’s-diet body.