Protein is an important component of urine. Occasionally when your diet has too much protein, the body excretes the excess in urine. This can lead to a very strong smelling urine. Be sure to drink plenty of water and avoid high protein foods until the problem resolves itself. Protein is one of the most important parts of our diet; it helps build and repair tissue, which is why we need it in large quantities every day. However there are times when you may have too much protein in your diet. This can be the case when you eat a large amount of red meat, seafood or dairy products, especially in your day to day diet. The excess protein is broken down into waste products that the body excretes through our urine. This has a very strong, unpleasant smell which needs to be cleared from the body and this is where protein-rich foods can cause a problem for some people and cause them to experience a strong smelling urine.