Tag: Urobilin

Over 90% of a person's urine is water, but it's the remaining waste products that give it color. While many incorrectly assume a mineral makes pee yellow, the actual reason is a pigment called urobilin, a byproduct of the body's natural processes.

According to Mayo Clinic, diet and exercise are key lifestyle factors that can influence liver health and, consequently, urobilinogen levels. As a breakdown product of bilirubin, urobilinogen—and its oxidized form, urobilin—are indicators of the health of the liver and intestinal tract. The foods you consume directly impact these organs, raising the question of how dietary changes can alter urobilin levels and what a healthy diet looks like for liver support.