We’re frequently asked in our comment section about: vitamin yellow pee. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll have no doubts about this subject.
What Urine Color Says About Your Health
Urine color can range from pale yellow to deep amber with little cause for concern. The variation typically has to do with how concentrated your urine is, which affects the pigment known as urochrome, or urobilin. Each day we produce hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that’s used to transport oxygen throughout the body.
When this happens, the body’s old hemoglobin is broken down, creating urochrome as a waste product that then ends up in our urine, giving it its yellow color. But, the more hydrated you are, the more your urine becomes diluted, and the lighter it will appear.
Other Urine Changes
Urine can indicate changes in the body through its smell, clarity, and translucency as well as color.
Cloudy urine Cloudy urine can signal a number of possible problems. Other changes that may cause cloudiness include: dehydration
urinary bladder infections and lower urinary tract infections (UTIs)
kidney disease, including kidney stones Infection can also cause white or milky-looking urine. If cloudiness in the urine lasts for more than a few days, a doctor should investigate the cause.
Utis can cause the urine to have a foul smell. Urine that smells sweet could be a sign of diabete.
Wellness
Does Neon Wee Mean You’Re Not Absorbing Your Vitamins?
People often panic when they see bright yellow urine after taking a supplement but it’s just the excess B vitamins being excreted and is nothing to worry about. The yellow wee doesn’t mean you aren’t absorbing any of the goodness. It’s the body’s very clever way of maintaining itself – everything is carefully orchestrated and planned to perfection.
The neon colour actually comes from one specific B vitamin called riboflavin (B2) which contains flavins – naturally occurring yellow pigments (in Latin, flavus means yellow). The best way to get your daily dose of vitamins is through your food in their natural form. If you do feel that you need to supplement then use them to bridge any nutritional gaps rather than as your main source of micronutrients.
Dr Johanna Ward is the founder of Zenii Vitality and Skincare and author of Superfoods to Super Health: intelligent and sustainable food choices for the next generatio.
What Color Should Urine Be?
I suggest checking the toilet bowl often to track the color of your urine to become familiar with your usual color pattern. Still, keep in mind that it’s perfectly normal for the color of your urine to change throughout the day with your hydration level and the foods you eat.
However, if your urine appears brown, pink, or red—or if you’re concerned about your urine’s appearance—I suggest consulting your physician.