Whether it's due to warm weather , an increased exercise routine or forgetting to drink enough water alongside those icy cold-brew coffees, dehydration can significantly impact your health - and the colour of your urine. Normal, healthy urine is clear or very light yellow in colour. But occasionally, you might notice it's a darker yellow.
The most common cause of this is dehydration, and drinking more water will usually resolve it. Our bodies are up to 75% water and can't function correctly without sufficient hydration. Making sure we stay on top of our fluid intake is important.
In the short term, being dehydrated can affect your alertness and concentration, as well as increasing constipation. There's some evidence that frequent dehydration, over time, can lead to kidney damage. So, what happens if your urine is a different colour than it usually is? It can signal a variety of different issues going on internally.
Being aware of what's coming out can help you tackle the problem. Away from a variety of yellow shades, your urine could be telling you something else is wrong. Some of these colours will be more noticeable than others and this is what they usually mean: More unnatural colours can be caused by things like bright food dyes or certain medications.
If you notice you're urine is green, it could be a sign of a bacterial infection. If you're experiencing symptoms of a bacterial infection, please consult your doctor. Certain medications and vitamin supplements may also tu.
