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Devinm Posts: 270 Joined: 2006/06/01	2006/10/27, 10:08 PM The hydration test is simple. All you have to do is look in the toilet after urination. The clearer the color,the more hydrated you are. If it is a dark yellow or gold, you better drink at least 2 cups of water! -------------- Veni,Vidi,Vici.= I came, I saw, I conquered.- Ceasar
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2006/10/28, 06:26 PM Just curious, what is the basis of your thoughts here? Is this just your way of seeing how hydrated you are, or is this actually somewhat scientific?
Devinm Posts: 270 Joined: 2006/06/01	2006/10/28, 06:33 PM its scientific. I saw it in Mens Health and Fitness. Don't you notice after you drink a large amount of water it is clear but when you go a long time without drinking water maybe soda instead, it is dark colored? -------------- Veni,Vidi,Vici.= I came, I saw, I conquered.- Ceasar
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2006/10/28, 08:30 PM If you take, I think it's vitamin B, your urine will turn bright yellow... -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/10/28, 08:34 PM Yes, b vitamin, namely the riboflavin will indeed turn your pee nice bright yellow. Mens Health.....great authority. :big_smile: -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2006/10/28, 08:45 PM I was thinking the same thing.... I read it, but with a grain of salt.. :) t -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2006/10/29, 11:12 AM The dark color of your urine, not bright yellow, but sort of darker (less flourescent) can be an indicator of dehydration, when we learned about urine testing in school we looked at the color, the ph/ketone levels, the 'gravity' which also can be related to the dark color.. I found it interesting that bb1fit just posted a more in-depth post about hydartion and then this is posted... -------------- Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit. Napoleon Hill
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/10/29, 01:17 PM Same thoughts here! Darker can also indicate an infection and or bleeding, more of a brown color can indicate blood! ============ Quoting from asimmer: The dark color of your urine, not bright yellow, but sort of darker (less flourescent) can be an indicator of dehydration, when we learned about urine testing in school we looked at the color, the ph/ketone levels, the 'gravity' which also can be related to the dark color.. I found it interesting that bb1fit just posted a more in-depth post about hydartion and then this is posted... =============
Devinm Posts: 270 Joined: 2006/06/01	2006/10/29, 01:51 PM i guess when you try this you should not take vitamins. lol anyway there are other indications and symptoms of dehydration. -------------- Veni,Vidi,Vici.= I came, I saw, I conquered.- Ceasar
Devinm Posts: 270 Joined: 2006/06/01	2006/10/29, 01:57 PM i was trying to add to his post. maybe i should have done it in his post but for some reason i did it seperately. A lot of people don't know how to tell when they should drink water or if they are dehydrated. ================= Quoting from asimmer: The dark color of your urine, not bright yellow, but sort of darker (less flourescent) can be an indicator of dehydration, when we learned about urine testing in school we looked at the color, the ph/ketone levels, the 'gravity' which also can be related to the dark color.. I found it interesting that bb1fit just posted a more in-depth post about hydartion and then this is posted... -------------- Veni,Vidi,Vici.= I came, I saw, I conquered.- Ceasar
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/10/29, 03:36 PM As a general rule, you're probably not drinking enough water to begin with. So 2 more cups won't hurt. Remember that dehydration has already started long before you get thirsty. -------------- Iron and chalk.
Devinm Posts: 270 Joined: 2006/06/01	2006/10/29, 04:09 PM good point -------------- Veni,Vidi,Vici.= I came, I saw, I conquered.- Ceasar
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/10/29, 10:51 PM Wonder where I read that before? -------------- A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly! Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
Devinm Posts: 270 Joined: 2006/06/01	2006/10/29, 11:12 PM read waht? -------------- Veni,Vidi,Vici.= I came, I saw, I conquered.- Ceasar