Thursday, March 26, 2020

Your Pee Color

Being Healthy Wealth is really about making simple changes to your routine and noticing whether those changes improve your performance. Of all the big health moves you can make, here is the change that may have the biggest potential for impact: drink more water.

Water is key to every function in your body, from processes like metabolism and organ function to joint lubrication and cell structure. Dehydration can reduce strength and stamina, and studies show that even slight dehydration can make you foggy brained.

How do you know if you’re drinking enough? Your pee is one of the most obvious bio-indicators of how well you’re treating your body. The urine color chart below can identify whether the color in the toilet indicates you’re drinking the right amount of water. While your pee can hint at broader health issues, keep in mind this is just a guide — if you have health concerns, make sure to see your doctor.

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PEE?

You probably rarely look in the toilet. But it pays to take a second and make sure the color of what’s in the bowl is the right shade. Here’s what a few common shades mean:

Being Bulletproof is really about making simple changes to your routine and noticing whether those changes improve your performance. Of all the big health moves you can make, here is the change that may have the biggest potential for impact: drink more water.

Water is key to every function in your body, from processes like metabolism and organ function to joint lubrication and cell structure. Dehydration can reduce strength and stamina, and studies show that even slight dehydration can make you foggy brained.[1]

How do you know if you’re drinking enough? Your pee is one of the most obvious bio-indicators of how well you’re treating your body. The urine color chart below can identify whether the color in the toilet indicates you’re drinking the right amount of water. While your pee can hint at broader health issues, keep in mind this is just a guide — if you have health concerns, make sure to see your doctor.

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PEE?

You probably rarely look in the toilet. But it pays to take a second and make sure the color of what’s in the bowl is the right shade. Here’s what a few common shades mean:



Clear: You’re overhydrated. You need to cut back on water.
Chardonnay: This is a healthy color. You’re getting enough water.
Apple juice: Spot on! You’re hydrating the right amount.
Yellow highlighter: You might have this after taking vitamin B.
Apple cider vinegar: You’re verging on dehydration. Have a glass of water.
Dark tea: You’re dehydrated. Stop what you’re doing. Drink a glass of water, and drink more water throughout the rest of the day.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU PEE?



Do you get annoyed with having to stop what you’re doing to find a restroom? Or do you avoid water because potty breaks interrupt work? Either of these situations are cause for concern.

How many times a day should you be peeing? For most people, going 4 to 10 times a day is a sign that you’re drinking enough water.[2] If you’re peeing fewer than 4 times per day, you may be dehydrated, so check the urine color chart above.

If you regularly pee more often than 10 times a day, pay attention to the color in the bowl. If it’s crystal clear, you may be drinking too much water. If you’re not drinking more than the recommended amount, see your doctor for a possible health problem.

All this assumes you’re drinking the right amount of water. Read on to learn how much the experts suggest you should be drinking per day.

IS YOUR PEE SMELLY, OILY OR CLOUDY?



You might be shocked to notice that your pee smells differently than usual or isn’t 100% clear.

If you notice that your pee is slightly cloudy, this could be caused by an infection or other health condition.
If you’ve recently eaten fish or asparagus or enjoyed a cup of coffee, you may smell it in your pee several hours later.
If your pee smells a bit like ammonia, that’s a sign that your body is dehydrated, so drink a glass of water right away.
If you notice any other funky smells, it could be due to medication, vitamins or a health issue.

Clear: You’re overhydrated. You need to cut back on water.
Chardonnay: This is a healthy color. You’re getting enough water.
Apple juice: Spot on! You’re hydrating the right amount.
Yellow highlighter: You might have this after taking vitamin B.
Apple cider vinegar: You’re verging on dehydration. Have a glass of water.
Dark tea: You’re dehydrated. Stop what you’re doing. Drink a glass of water, and drink more water throughout the rest of the day.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU PEE?



Do you get annoyed with having to stop what you’re doing to find a restroom? Or do you avoid water because potty breaks interrupt work? Either of these situations are cause for concern.

How many times a day should you be peeing? For most people, going 4 to 10 times a day is a sign that you’re drinking enough water.[2] If you’re peeing fewer than 4 times per day, you may be dehydrated, so check the urine color chart above.

If you regularly pee more often than 10 times a day, pay attention to the color in the bowl. If it’s crystal clear, you may be drinking too much water. If you’re not drinking more than the recommended amount, see your doctor for a possible health problem.

All this assumes you’re drinking the right amount of water. Read on to learn how much the experts suggest you should be drinking per day.

IS YOUR PEE SMELLY, OILY OR CLOUDY?



You might be shocked to notice that your pee smells differently than usual or isn’t 100% clear.

If you notice that your pee is slightly cloudy, this could be caused by an infection or other health condition.
If you’ve recently eaten fish or asparagus or enjoyed a cup of coffee, you may smell it in your pee several hours later.
If your pee smells a bit like ammonia, that’s a sign that your body is dehydrated, so drink a glass of water right away.
If you notice any other funky smells, it could be due to medication, vitamins or a health issue.




Being healthy wealth is really about making simple changes to your routine and noticing whether those changes improve your performance. Of all the big health moves you can make, here is the change that may have the biggest potential for impact: drink more water.

Water is key to every function in your body, from processes like metabolism and organ function to joint lubrication and cell structure. Dehydration can reduce strength and stamina, and studies show that even slight dehydration can make you foggy brained.[1]

How do you know if you’re drinking enough? Your pee is one of the most obvious bio-indicators of how well you’re treating your body. The urine color chart below can identify whether the color in the toilet indicates you’re drinking the right amount of water. While your pee can hint at broader health issues, keep in mind this is just a guide — if you have health concerns, make sure to see your doctor.

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PEE?

You probably rarely look in the toilet. But it pays to take a second and make sure the color of what’s in the bowl is the right shade. Here’s what a few common shades mean:



Clear: You’re overhydrated. You need to cut back on water.
Chardonnay: This is a healthy color. You’re getting enough water.
Apple juice: Spot on! You’re hydrating the right amount.
Yellow highlighter: You might have this after taking vitamin B.
Apple cider vinegar: You’re verging on dehydration. Have a glass of water.
Dark tea: You’re dehydrated. Stop what you’re doing. Drink a glass of water, and drink more water throughout the rest of the day.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU PEE?



Do you get annoyed with having to stop what you’re doing to find a restroom? Or do you avoid water because potty breaks interrupt work? Either of these situations are cause for concern.

How many times a day should you be peeing? For most people, going 4 to 10 times a day is a sign that you’re drinking enough water.[2] If you’re peeing fewer than 4 times per day, you may be dehydrated, so check the urine color chart above.

If you regularly pee more often than 10 times a day, pay attention to the color in the bowl. If it’s crystal clear, you may be drinking too much water. If you’re not drinking more than the recommended amount, see your doctor for a possible health problem.

All this assumes you’re drinking the right amount of water. Read on to learn how much the experts suggest you should be drinking per day.

IS YOUR PEE SMELLY, OILY OR CLOUDY?



You might be shocked to notice that your pee smells differently than usual or isn’t 100% clear.

If you notice that your pee is slightly cloudy, this could be caused by an infection or other health condition.
If you’ve recently eaten fish or asparagus or enjoyed a cup of coffee, you may smell it in your pee several hours later.
If your pee smells a bit like ammonia, that’s a sign that your body is dehydrated, so drink a glass of water right away.
If you notice any other funky smells, it could be due to medication, vitamins or a health issue.


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