The Final Act – Bilirubin Yields Urine Bilirubin is further broken down into urobilin. The process involves the liver. A small amount of this lightly tinted waste is passed out in the urine, and this is why we identify its color as urine yellow. So now you know. And guess what? You ...
Dilute, pale yellow pee typically suggests adequate hydration. On the other hand, a deep amber jewel tone in the toilet may indicate dehydration. That’s why your urine is likely darker in the morning than throughout the rest of the day, when you’re more hydrated....
Andy asks: After I eat vitamins or vitamin enriched cereal, my pee turns bright yellow. What’s going on here? If you’ve ever taken a daily multivitamin you too might have noticed your urine turning a bright yellow-ish color. Take your vitamins andeat some asparagusand you might just t...
Stool can also turn green if you are doing a colon cleanse, ate something with a laxative effect, or have diarrhea. This is because the stool is rushing through your intestines so quickly that there’s not enough time for your intestinal bacteria to make it brown. See a healthcare provider...