why does the color of pee change when you're dehydrated? jackpot ( @jackpot@lemmy.ml ) Asklemmy@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago message-square7fedilinkarrow-up142
arrow-up142message-squarewhy does the color of pee change when you're dehydrated? jackpot ( @jackpot@lemmy.ml ) Asklemmy@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago message-square7fedilink
minus-square intensely_human ( @intensely_human@lemm.ee ) linkfedilink85•1 year agoBecause the waste products dissolved in your urine are yellow. The more water you mix them with, the lighter the color gets. The body urinates for two reasons. One is to release urea and other waste products. The other is to maintain optimal water balance. When you’re more hydrated, it pees even though the waste products haven’t built up very much.
minus-square Otter ( @otter@lemmy.ca ) linkfedilinkEnglish24•1 year agoWhile we’re at it, a quick color chart https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/urine-colour-chart.aspx
minus-square kyle ( @kyle@lemm.ee ) linkfedilink2•1 year agoI appreciate you giving an actual answer.
Because the waste products dissolved in your urine are yellow. The more water you mix them with, the lighter the color gets.
The body urinates for two reasons. One is to release urea and other waste products. The other is to maintain optimal water balance.
When you’re more hydrated, it pees even though the waste products haven’t built up very much.
While we’re at it, a quick color chart
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/urine-colour-chart.aspx
I appreciate you giving an actual answer.