What the color of your urine says about your health. If you’re ever concerned about your urine color, you’ve reached the right place. You’ll find the types of urine color and what they say about your health. #UrineColor #HealthTips #Health Music: null Summary: Do you have bladder or dehydration issues? According to UC San Diego Health, urine is at least 95% water. But the remaining 5% is a complex of different ingredients that include sodium, chloride, urea, and creatinine. The most common color of urine in our bladder is yellow, which UC San Diego Health says is caused by urobilin, which is a biochemical waste product that is generated from the breakdown of your body’s old red blood cells. Transparent: The UC San Diego Health explains that colorless urine could indicate that your body may be over-hydrated. This is not a direct cause for concern, but they add that over-dehydration can dilute essential salts that can create a chemical imbalance in your blood. If the colors of your urine is transparent, it means that you are not suffering from dehydration. It means that you are drinking enough water, and generally represents that your body is in good health and not suffering the effects of dehydration. Speaking of dehydration, make sure you stick around till the end to find out common signs that you may be dehydrated, and what you can do to hydrate yourself! Pale Color: You are well-hydrated, healthy and normal if you have a pale color urine, says the UC San Diego Health. Your bladder is in good shape! If your urine is pale in color, similar to transparent, it means that you are well hydrated and are not suffering any of the effects of dehydration. Keep it up! You are drinking enough water, and your bodily processes are improved because you are very well hydrated. Yellow: As mentioned already, if the color of your urine is a pale-ish, light yellow, then everything is completely normal. You are hydrated and your abdomen is working perfectly, says the UC San Diego Health. You should only start to worry if your urine starts turning a darker color. The shade of yellow that your urine is says a lot about whether you are hydrated or not. So if your urine is a light yellow in color, have no fear! You are hydrated and your bodily systems are in great condition. So keep drinking that water and keeping yourself hydrated to keep your body in that tip top shape! Dark Yellow: If the color of your urine is dark yellow instead of light yellow, it’s still normal, but it also does suggest that you may be mildly dehydrated according to UC San Diego Health. Remember: the darker your urine becomes, the less hydrated it means that your body is. If you notice that your urine is darker in color, you should hydrate yourself and start drinking more water. If it continues to get even darker, it means that you are becoming more dehydrated. So drink up! Honey or Amber: UC San Diego Health says that if the color of your urine is honey or amber, you might be dehydrated. This is one of the first signs of dehydration. If you notice that your urine is slowly starting to become darker, you should start drinking more water immediately, as it is a sign that you are dehydrated and that your body needs water. Red: If the color of your urine is red, there may be a need to be concerned according to UC San Diego Health. Blood in the urine is called hematuria. In some cases, it can be benign, but in other cases, it can be a sign of infection, kidney stones or even a tumor in the urinary tract. It can also signal that there may be a problem with the prostate. This is a huge red flag and should never be overlooked. If you notice blood in your urine, visit a doctor immediately. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Bestie : https://goo.gl/tUqro6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestieinc/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medical Disclaimer: https://pastebin.com/xLmigD6i Website: www.bestie.com