Someone needs a few glasses of water.
Don’t panic. Your pee is yellow for a very good reason.
Your wee is yellow thanks to a pigment called urochrome. Urochrome is created after your liver processes and removes damaged or dead red blood cells. These cells live an average of 120 days in the bloodstream and have the job of transporting oxygen from the lungs to the cells of your body.
While there is nothing wrong with yellow wee, keep an eye out for orange or amber coloured liquid. This usually means your liver and kidneys are working overtime to rid your body of waste, such as urochrome and various bacteria. A few glasses of water will usually help change the colour back to something less scary. Water hydrates you, reduces the stress on your kidneys, and helps your body flush out the waste.
Short answer: Yellow pee is nothing to worry about. It usually means your body is simply ridding itself of waste. Drink lots of water and your pee should turn from yellow to clear. That’s the best coloured pee of all.
