Take a Look Before You Flush—Your Urine Color May Hold Important Clues About Your Health

means: You may need to drink more water. Try increasing your fluid intake and see if the color lightens.

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🧡 Orange — Food, Vitamins, or Something Else

Orange urine can be caused by a few different things:

• • Carrots, sweet potatoes, or pumpkin: These foods contain beta-carotene, which can give urine an orange tint.

• • Vitamin B supplements: Especially high doses of vitamin B12 or riboflavin.

  • Medications: Certain antibiotics or laxatives.

• Dehydration: In some cases, orange urine can also indicate more concentrated urine.