THE COLOR OF YOUR URINE IS A HEALTH INDICATOR

​The yellow color of urine comes from a chemical byproduct that results when the kidneys do their job of processing waste, explains Koushik Shaw, MD, a urologist and founder of Austin Urology Institute in Texas.

The more dehydrated you are, the more concentrated the urine becomes and the darker the color gets. “A pale yellow color reflects a good balance between over- and underhydration,” he says.

Urine is 95% water and 5% urea, potassium, creatinine, and other materials which are the by-products of the chemical processes involved in the urinary and digestive systems.
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The color, density, and smell of urine can reveal much about the state of our health.
This is what the color of your urine says about your health:

Blue or green urine

This is a result of excessive amounts of artificial colors in the body. Also, it can be a presence of trivial food items like jello, or medicines like Uribel, known to contain blue methylene. This is nothing serious and you can eliminate from your system with a lot of hydration!

•  Brown

This urine color is a result of some medicines like the antibiotic metronidazole or the anti-malaria chloroquine. Also, it can occur as a result of working out too much.

In this case, the myoglobin used for energy mingles with bodily fluids like urine or blood. However, it is recommended to visit a urologist in order to do a myoglobin test because it can be a sign of liver disease as well!

• Really dark pink

This means a lot of blood in the urine. It is certainly cancer, but however, you should check this with your doctor.

• Darker shade of pink

In most cases, darker shade of pink is a sign of serious condition. It indicates a considerable amount of blood in the urine, and it is a sign of serious ailments including an infection of the bladder, or in some cases even cancer. You should visit your doctor immediately!

• Pink

This urine color can occur as a result of eating too many beets. However, it can be a serious indicator that there is blood in your urine, so if you notice this color in your urine, you should visit your urologist immediately.

• Orange

If your urine color is orange, this is a sign that you have excessive amounts of bilirubin in your body. It can also indicate gallstone obstacles in the bile duct or can be a result of urinary tract medicine.

• Dark yellow

This is a sign of a more serious level of dehydration. It can also indicate a large presence of vitamin B. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids like water or tea.

• Medium yellow

This is the main sign of dehydration. If you notice this urine color, we highly recommend you to increase your consumption of water.

• Fizzy

This indicates an infection of the bladder that usually occurs as a result of excessive amounts of mucus or proteins being broken down in the body.

• Light yellow

If your urine has a light yellow color, this means that your body is properly hydrated. This color is considered as the healthiest, normal urine color.

• Clear:

The clear urine indicates an overly hydrated body – it might be a sign of dissolved electrolytes and chemical imbalance in the body.

Clear Pee Is Not as Good As You Think
You’re likely getting the impression that water is a key player here, and you’re right. H2O keeps your organ system running like a well-oiled machine.

​The urinary tract is a prime beneficiary, but drinking water consistently also helps regulate your body temperature, clears your bowels, removes waste, and keeps your skin youthful. And that’s just a few of the perks!

​Although dehydration is a far greater concern than overhydration, some people actually drink far more water than they need to. Normal, healthy pee actually has a yellow color from a pigment called urochrome.
It’s true that the darker that yellow becomes, the less hydrated your body is. However, drinking so much water that your pee is clear can actually cause an imbalance in your electrolyte levels.

When was the last time you checked your urine pH? Hmmm...Maybe it's time you did.  You can get testing supplies here.