Why Pee Is Yellow

Today's Medical Topic:  Why is pee yellow?

Off the Top of My Head:  You can tell a lot about someone's health simply by the color of their urine. Typically pee is yellowish but can be other colors depending on diet and disease.  Let's explore this topic.

The yellow m&m isn't naturally yellow;
he actually just has hepatitis.

My Research Today:  Pee is naturally somewhat yellow in healthy individuals.  The reason for this is the way our body breaks down old red blood cells, specifically hemoglobin, which is the molecule responsible for the transport of oxygen.  A byproduct of this process is a yellow pigment produced called urochrome which is filtered by the kidneys and secreted as waste.

This pigment is of course watered down.  Well hydrated people will have lighter colored or clear urine.  Dark urine is a sign of fairly significant dehydration.  Other things that can make your pee appear brighter yellow or even orange are multivitamins or some medicines.  Any water-soluble vitamins or minerals that our body cannot immediately use or store is filtered out in the kidneys.

I assure you your body cannot use all of this at once.

Well short article today.  I am pretty tired.  Have a good night.

Quest to 180:

Activity Today: Another three hours painting and 3 hours moving furniture.  That should count for something.
Diet today:  I had a cheeseburger and some tater tots but I did pretty good otherwise,


The MAN:
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Social Engineering Tactics:  Secret hat tactics.

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Disclaimer:  I am not a health care provider, any information presented in this blog should not be considered advice it is mearly an outlet to slake my curiosity.  You should always consult your primary medical provider for any concerns or illness.  Unlike Tylenol, I am not approved by the FDA or American Medical Association to treat or provide relief for any ailment.