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Is urine color indicative of hydration?

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Dr. Bin Sung answered

Yes: The lighter the color, the more hydrated your body is and vice versa. Drink 6-8 cups of water is our daily recommendation. Of course, not counting if you sweat under the sun or from exercise.

Dr Belilovsky and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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