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A member asked:

Very yellow and smelly urine when i drink a lot of water and ha e a healthy diet. should i be concerned?

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The color of urine: May be affected by dehydration showing deep yellow as it concentrates as the body tries to save water. Dietary by-products and vitamins may be responsible for odor and color changes as well.

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Answered 2/22/2017

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