by John Holst on October 7th, 2005

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What color urine indicates good health?

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  • by nosh34 on May 18th, 2006

    nosh34

    Urine should normally be light yellow and transparent.

    Too much fat make it yellow and blurry
    Too much water will make it watery

    Also depends on season
    in winter it tends to be dark yellow if you drink too less water
    In summer it will be colourless if you are drinking too much water

    Colour alters with your food habits. Any colouring in food and certain vegetables like beetroot, change urine colour

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  • by blueandyellow75 on October 8th, 2005

    blueandyellow75

    Clear is always healthier. It means that you are getting an adiquet amount of water

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  • by phantom -x- on November 30th, 2009

    phantom -x-

    If your drinking enough fluids, almost clear

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  • by philosopher-saint on November 30th, 2009

    philosopher-saint

    It ain't chartreuse!
    ;-)

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  • by cold_cut on November 30th, 2009

    cold_cut

    umm transparent.

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  • by Anonymous on November 30th, 2009

    Anonymous

    Very light yellow, almost as clear as water.

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  • by rose on November 30th, 2009

    rose

    i drink lots of water and still my urine comes out too yellow, is it an infection?

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  • by byankno1 on January 16th, 2010

    byankno1

    Urine
    Urine consists of water and dissolved waste material from what you have been drinking and eating. It also includes dead blood cells and other material the body wants to eliminate.

    The kidneys process the blood plasma, allowing water, sugars, vitamins, amino acids and other vital substances back into the bloodstream. They eliminate excess water, salts and minerals, as well as urea from protein digestion, uric acid, creatinine from muscle breakdown, hormone waste and toxins. Also eliminated is urochrome, which is a yellow pigment that comes from the processing of dead blood cells in the liver.

    The urochrome gives the urine a pale yellow color, which is its normal color.

    Abnormal colors
    Since the normal color of urine is pale yellow, variations can be an indication of health problems or be the result of certain foods that have been eaten.

    Clear urine
    If a person has been drinking an excess of water or diuretics such as coffee or beer, the urine may have little or no color. Typically, it is nothing to worry about if it happens occasionally.

    Yellow urine
    Excess sweating could result in the urine becoming a deeper yellow. Also, it is a sign that you have not been drinking enough liquids

    Dark yellow urine
    Liver problems or jaundice can cause the urine to become consistently a dark yellow color. Be sure you have been drinking enough fluids before jumping to conclusions.

    Orange urine
    People who eat too many carrots--like from a juicer--may see orange urine. Also, too much Vitamin C can turn the urine orange.

    Brown urine
    Brown urine can an indication of a serious condition. It could be caused by liver disease, hepatitis, melanoma cancer, or copper poisoning. Other symptoms from those ailments should also be considered as indicators. But note that if you had recently eaten fava beans or taken a laxative, your urine also could turn brown.

    Greenish urine
    A urinary tract infection, bile problems and certain drugs can cause the urine to turn greenish. A brighter green color is an indication of an excess of B vitamins.

    Blue urine
    Urine with a bluish tint can be caused by a psuedomonas bacterial infection. It can also be an indication of high levels of calcium.

    Reddish urine
    There are a number of things that can cause the urine to have a red tint.

    Blood
    A small amount of blood in the urine can give it a red tint. Sometimes droplets of blood are seen. A bladder infection, kidney stones or bladder stones can result in urine with red in it. Also, a slight injury to the bladder or kidney can result in bleeding into the urine. Some professional boxers have been known to pass blood in their urine after a fight.

    If you see what looks like blood in your urine, it is a good idea to go to the doctor to check the condition.

    Food
    Eating beets can result in reddish-purple urine.

    Acidic urine will turn red after eating blackberries. Alkaline urine will look reddish after eating rhubarb. Whether your urine is acidic or alkaline is usually determined by other foods you have eaten.

    Candy or pills with a dye can temporarily turn the urine red.

    Poison
    Lead or mercury poisoning can turn the urine reddish. If you suspect you have ingested and have been handling those toxic metals, and your urine is red, you should see your physician.

    What to do
    If your urine has a strange color, and you have not been eating foods or taking pills that would cause the change in color, you should check yourself for other unusual symptoms and perhaps visit your doctor.

    Also, if the urine has a bad odor, it may be an indication of disease.

    Summary
    The color of your urine may determine the state of your health. Your kidneys process liquids from what you have been eating and drinking, and the resulting urine consists of water and dissolved waste material. Certain colors of your urine can indicate problems, diseases or imbalances in your diet.

    Source: http://www.school-for-champions.com/health/urine_color.htm

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  • by Charlie is a girl on January 13th, 2010

    Charlie is a girl

    Light yellow.

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  • by Anonymous on March 10th, 2006

    Anonymous

    Light urine indicates an abundance of water in the body. dark urine can contain traces of blood as well as other chemicals that make urine smell really bad. medications taken will also have a bearing on the urnies color. a middle-of-the-road yellow, with no smell, to me would indicate good health of an individual.

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  • by Anonymous on June 4th, 2008

    Anonymous

    wat if the urin is really bright yellow like almost green wat does that mean??

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  • by picky26 on June 4th, 2008

    picky26

    If it is very light yellow, almost clear, that means good health. If it is dark then that means you are dehydrated & you need to drink plenty of water. Trust me on this one, I was hospitalized for being dehydrated & this is what the doctor said.

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  • by msteresa87 on January 13th, 2010

    msteresa87

    usually when its clear, that indicates that you are well hydrated.

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