What the Color of Your Urine Really Says About Your Health (It’s More Interesting Than You Think)

 

Let’s be honest: between two meetings, three cups of coffee and a quick trip to the bathroom, we don’t take the time to observe what’s going on down there. But even a simple glance down the toilet bowl can give you valuable clues about your inner balance. Curious? Wait until you see what these little color nuances can reveal…
Straw yellow: Perfect balance.
Do you see a nice, light yellow color reminiscent of chamomile tea? Good job! That means you’re adequately hydrated. Not too much, not too little. It’s a shade your body loves.

Tip: Drink water regularly throughout the day, without waiting until you feel thirsty.

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If your urine is as clear as a glass of water, you’re probably drinking… a little too much. Yes, it’s good to stay hydrated, but flooding your body with water isn’t necessarily helpful. 

Note: If you’re going to the bathroom every 30 minutes and never feel thirsty, it might be time to slow down a bit.Fluorescent Yellow: Vitamins at Work

Don’t panic if your urine turns light yellow after you swallow a vitamin cocktail. This is especially true for vitamin B supplements.

Note: This is not dangerous at all. It’s just your body excreting what it doesn’t need. Smart, right?

Dark yellow to amber: A slight sign of dehydration. A
deeper shade of yellow or amber? Your body is silently telling you it needs a small glass of water.

The right thing to do is to drink a little, wait a few hours and check again. If the color becomes lighter, everything is fine.

Orange: take care of your liver  

 

Let’s be honest: between two meetings, three cups of coffee and a quick trip to the bathroom, we don’t take the time to observe what’s going on down there. But even a simple glance down the toilet bowl can give you valuable clues about your inner balance. Curious? Wait until you see what these little color nuances can reveal…
Straw yellow: Perfect balance.
Do you see a nice, light yellow color reminiscent of chamomile tea? Good job! That means you’re adequately hydrated. Not too much, not too little. It’s a shade your body loves.

Tip: Drink water regularly throughout the day, without waiting until you feel thirsty.

See more on the next page AdvertisemenTClear as water: is too much too much?
If your urine is as clear as a glass of water, you’re probably drinking… a little too much. Yes, it’s good to stay hydrated, but flooding your body with water isn’t necessarily helpful. 

Note: If you’re going to the bathroom every 30 minutes and never feel thirsty, it might be time to slow down a bit.Fluorescent Yellow: Vitamins at Work

Don’t panic if your urine turns light yellow after you swallow a vitamin cocktail. This is especially true for vitamin B supplements.

Note: This is not dangerous at all. It’s just your body excreting what it doesn’t need. Smart, right?

Dark yellow to amber: A slight sign of dehydration. A
deeper shade of yellow or amber? Your body is silently telling you it needs a small glass of water.

The right thing to do is to drink a little, wait a few hours and check again. If the color becomes lighter, everything is fine.

Orange: take care of your liver