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A member asked:
Can probiotic supplements make urine darker?my urine has been a dark yellow orange color throughout day.gets lighter with tons of water.
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The yellow color: Is from a pigment called urochrome. It is a good sign of health and the color becomes lighter with hydration. No problem.
Answered 12/20/2020
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