Lime green pee!?????

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animechic23
animechic23 Posts: 32
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The last few days I have been noticing that about 2 times a day (consecutve potty breaks) my urine is like a neon green........ Ive been eating pretty good so I dont think it is anything as far as that goes. I am taking a multivitamin, vitamin E, 2 yarrow root pills as well as a Chromium Picolinate pill every morning. Could any of these be doing it? The multivitamin I am taking now is a different brand, ive been taking it for about a week. Is this something I should go to my doctor for or is this "normal"?

Amber

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  • daniran
    daniran Posts: 233 Member
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    Many times it's something we've ingested. try not taking the supplements and see what happens.
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
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    B vitamins make your pee look like yellow highlighter fluid, so it very well could be one of your supplements. I'm with daniran, just try skipping the supplements for a day or two and see if it changes. If it's accompanied by any discomfort or strong odor though, I would call the doc just to be safe.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
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    That is definitely interesting. As suggested, try not taking the supplements to see if those may be the reason, otherwise if it's a continual problem, definitely go see a physician.
  • swchapman
    swchapman Posts: 29
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    Probably the vitamins or the combination of all of what your taking.
  • RyonsLions2
    RyonsLions2 Posts: 350 Member
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    I have had this happen as well. It is most likely your body getting rid of an excess vitamin or mineral or supplement. Do like the one person said and I would take something away each day til you see a change in your urine. OR, you could stop with all of it for 2 days until you see normal color, then start back with your multi, then add each thing back one at a time until it happens again then you will know.
  • jreese5226
    jreese5226 Posts: 328 Member
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    Yep... when I was taking herbalife supplements, my urine was the same type of color.
  • Nataliethin81
    Nataliethin81 Posts: 315
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    I would say it's definitely a combination of the vitamins/supplements you're taking.
  • thisbitch
    thisbitch Posts: 26
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    I've read that if you're getting a lot of one of the Vitamin B's (3 or 6, I believe) it can turn your pee a neon yellow or green color. I take extra of both of those and mine has looked like your standard yellow highlighter before.
  • PoorGirlEatingHealthy
    PoorGirlEatingHealthy Posts: 209
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    I have a similar experience at times. i usually notice it in the morning after my energy drink and vitamin. Lot's of vitamins will turn you pee a funny color (im more of a yellow lol). I does your pee stay that color all day? It might be worth a phone call to your DR just to be safe.
  • ramseyrose
    ramseyrose Posts: 421 Member
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  • skinnyme125
    skinnyme125 Posts: 396 Member
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    I would google it, I remember something in my nutrition class that said something about bright green pee. I can not remember what it was though. So look it up and follow the advice. Or just call your Dr. office and ask a nurse they will let you know.
  • Moonbeamlissie
    Moonbeamlissie Posts: 504 Member
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    Vitamins are the cause. Don't worry about it my pee is also a green color! I take one a day energy.
  • SDLester
    SDLester Posts: 24
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    Here's an interesting article about green urine http://www.urinecolors.com/green_urine_color.php
  • Mad_Dog_Muscle
    Mad_Dog_Muscle Posts: 1,251 Member
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    My money is on the supplements. Many vitamins and sups will make your urine turn all sorts of neon colors. If you drink enough water throughout the day, it should slowly become a normal "clear" color.

    If you are still concerned, stop taking the vits & sups for a few days and see what happens with the color.
  • lisabernard
    lisabernard Posts: 59 Member
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    Bright green pee is caused by: Excess of B vitamins, commonly from supplements with very high levels of B-group. It's harmless and should sort itself out. Drink plenty of water.
  • Valtishia
    Valtishia Posts: 811 Member
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    Here is a link that way help:
    http://www.urinecolors.com/green_urine_color.php

    They mention some other things too.. but one of the things mentioned is that some foods will do it, like asparagus. Or even some medications (and I assume vitamins) that have a green dye in them.
  • RyonsLions2
    RyonsLions2 Posts: 350 Member
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    Hello again... I posted a response to this post up there somewhere.... I have a question that is a little off topic... I posted a couple blogs and got no responses.... how do I post so that everyone can see it??
  • animechic23
    animechic23 Posts: 32
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    Thanks Guys! I have looked at the site that a few of you have named!

    I think it is the new multi that i am taking. The ones I took before never did that and I was taking all the other supps with it. The new multi is the only thing that has changed since ive noticed this happening.

    I drink PLENTY of water throughout the day. Upwards of 99oz a day! I go pee more than a pregnant woman!! lol

    someone asked if my urine is like that all day.... No only for 2 potty breaks!

    I take the Vitamin E for my hair. I have very thin brittle hair :(

    The Yarrow pill is for my foot. I have a huge planter wart that was cut out about 4 years ago but came back after the stiches were taken out. The yarrow helps with the pain as well as slows down the growth of the skin overtop of it so I dont have to go to the doctor and get it scraped as often

    And the Chromium Picolinate is for muscle growth as well and a fat burner.
  • JohnnyNull
    JohnnyNull Posts: 294 Member
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    And the Chromium Picolinate is for muscle growth as well and a fat burner.

    It is not for muscle growth. It can have a mild fat-burning effect. It also leaches iron out of your system. Just be aware, esp. as many (pre-menopausal) women have to watch their iron. I personally avoid it as much as I can.

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