Sometimes your urine can be a few shades darker than the usual light yellow urine.
Dark urine can be caused by many factors, such as the food you eat, how hydrated you are, and of course certain illnesses.
Some foods may mark your urine dark:
- Asparagus makes dark yellow or even green urine. It
is usually accompanied by a stronger urine odor.
- Beets can give you red urine. The urine will be a reddish
tint. If your urine has more than a reddish tint, see a doctor immediately.
You wan to make sure you do not have blood in your urine.
- Blackberries can make red urine or smoky brown urine as well
Keep in mind that food coloring in candy and other foods can cause dark urine. Black licorice can make your urine dark; you’ve probably noticed how black licorice makes your stool green.
Your urine can turn darker when you are taking certain medications as well. If you have dark urine, make a list of the medications you are currently taking.
When you notice dark urine, ask yourself the following 4 questions:
- What have I eaten recently?
- What medications am I taking?
- Have I been drinking enough water?
- How do I feel?
If you urine is a clear dark brown urine, see a doctor immediately. This can be a sign of a liver disease such as cirrhosis of the liver or hepatitis.