Is clear pee good or bad?

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asked Jul 20, 2023 in Diseases Conditions by j91632 (910 points)
Is clear pee good or bad?

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answered Jul 20, 2023 by Christeenlia (36,060 points)
Clear pee is good in most cases and means that you're well hydrated which is a good thing as being properly hydrated helps the body function at it's best.

Although clear pee can also mean that you're over hydrated and drinking too much water if it's too clear.

If you constantly have really clear pee then it can be a sign of diabetes or kidney problems.

Normal healthy pee should be a pale yellow to deep amber color or even sometimes clear in color.

The most optimal color for your urine is a pale yellow.

If your pee is a darker yellow or orange, it can mean you are becoming dehydrated.

An orange urine or pee color could indicate a serious liver condition.

Darker brown pee or urine can be caused by foods or medication.

Normal urine color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber which is the result of a pigment called urochrome and how diluted or concentrated the urine is.

Pigments and other compounds in certain foods and medications can change your urine color.

Beets, berries and fava beans are among the foods most likely to affect the color.

Cloudy or milky urine is a sign of a urinary tract infection, which may also cause a bad smell.

Milky urine may also be caused by bacteria, crystals, fat, white or red blood cells, or mucus in the urine.

If your urine is without visible urochrome or yellow pigment, it's considered colorless urine, appearing “clear” to you.

This colorless urine is sometimes due to drinking an excess of water, while other times it can signal a problem with the kidneys.

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