What is the nutritional value of human urine?
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While historical folklore and certain survival myths have sometimes suggested otherwise, consuming human urine for nutrition is a dangerous practice. The kidneys actively filter waste products, excess salts, and toxins from the blood, packaging them into urine for excretion. Re-ingesting this waste can pose significant health risks, and as a result, the nutritional value of human urine is effectively zero for human consumption.
