A bright or dark yellow means grab some water, ASAP.
But is judging urine color for hydration levels really accurate, or just a myth?
Medications, like Rifampin and Pyridium, turn pee orange, for example.
And certain bacteria can also make the urine funky colors, like purple or green, she says.
While understanding your hydration levels seems like a summertime issue, its important to keep in mind year-round.
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The most obvious is dry eyes and skin.
Skin turgor, or elasticity, is a marker for hydration status, Dr. Gabal says.
If you are feeling lightheaded, grab some water and see if you regain balance.
Lastly, you should also consider how much and how often youre peeing, rather than just the color.
I ask how often a person urinates.
We should have to urinate every two to three hours.
So, if it has been several hours [without peeing], you are dehydrated, adds Spano.
If its been a few hours youre probably dehydrated!
Consider this your cue to drink up.
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