I just started taking a multivitamin a couple of weeks ago and for the first half of the day it makes my urine bright yellow (the vitamin is yellow as well). I drink tons of water so I know it's not a lack of water. I'm just wondering if it's a dye that's coming off or what and if it means its overworking my kidneys or if it's just a harmless side effect?
2006-08-02 07:25:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
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2006-08-02 07:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by puz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As stated above, it is from vitamin B. But you probably are not drinking enough water during the day. The standard calculation for minimum water intake is:
Your weight in pounds times .55 = number of ounces.
So if you weigh 100 pounds you should be drinking 55 ounces of water minimum. That is in addition to the fluid you get from coffee and any other beverages. And in the summer and very hot weather like we have been having you should be drinking even more than this. You know when you have had enough water when what comes out is almost completely clear with only just a hint of yellow color.
2006-08-02 07:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal. The bright gold color is just your body getting rid of the extra vitamins that it doesnt need. Most vitamins go right on through but some can build up. An over the counter vitamin taken as directed will supply your body with what it needs and you will dispose of the rest (colorfully).
2006-08-03 03:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your urine is yellow because it's your bodies way of getting rid of all the left over vitamins that your body couldn't absorb from your multivitamin. It's nothing to worry about,it happens to most people who take multivitamins.
2006-08-02 07:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by blj69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. I asked my trainer and he said the vitamin is cleaning out the junk in your body.
2006-08-02 08:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by Gracie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's from vitamin B2 (riboflavin). nothing to worry about.
2006-08-02 07:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by angry_fruit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋