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Ever Wondered Why Your Urine Glows Yellow? Scientists Uncover the Truth!

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Scientists have unraveled a long-standing mystery surrounding the yellow color of urine. A newly discovered enzyme, bilirubin reductase (BilR), has been identified as the culprit behind urine’s distinctive hue. This breakthrough opens avenues for studying the intricate links between the gut microbiome and health conditions like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease. The Bilirubin Breakdown As […]

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The Risks of Overhydration and How to Stay Hydrated Right

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While staying hydrated is crucial for health, there’s a phenomenon called water intoxication or hyponatremia that occurs when someone drinks excessive amounts of water, leading to electrolyte imbalances and potentially fatal consequences. Recent incidents, including a nutritionist’s advice to actor Chris Pratt and a tragic case of a woman’s death due to overhydration, have brought

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What The Color of Your Urine Says About You

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What The Color of Your Urine Says About You Urine color is one of the indicators of what’s happening in your body. As you know, kidneys are filtration system of the body and they basically keep the blood clean of toxins. Blood, toxins, dehydration, certain foods and medications are some examples that may change your

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The Meaning Of Urine Color

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Eating foods that can discolor urine, such as berries, beets and rhubarb, or taking certain medications makes it more likely that you’ll have harmless changes in your urine color. Urine gets its yellow color from a pigment called urochrome. That color normally varies from pale yellow to deep amber, depending on the concentration of the

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