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Is Orange Colored Urine Normal After Intake Of Milk Thistle Liquid?
Question: Hello
I have been taking milk thistle liquid (30 drops with water) in the morning and afternoon for 2 days.
Last night and this morning my urine was orange. I just went again after drinking water and the urine was clear.
Is this a liver problem or just the milk thistle and other vitamins I'm taking? Like vitD, C, selenium, magnesium, and Endovan (for endometriosis).
I am looking to clean up my system to prepare my body for babies next year...
And while taking milk thistle , I just noticed orange colored urine.
Is this normal?
I have been taking milk thistle liquid (30 drops with water) in the morning and afternoon for 2 days.
Last night and this morning my urine was orange. I just went again after drinking water and the urine was clear.
Is this a liver problem or just the milk thistle and other vitamins I'm taking? Like vitD, C, selenium, magnesium, and Endovan (for endometriosis).
I am looking to clean up my system to prepare my body for babies next year...
And while taking milk thistle , I just noticed orange colored urine.
Is this normal?
Brief Answer:
Yes it can be due to drugs and supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
Based on the history you have shared, it can be due to usage of these supplements as multivitamin combination are known to usually impart color to the urine however since most of these herbal products you have used are cleared up or metabolised by liver and excreted through kidneys and any such product can have side effects relating to both since mostly these herbs lack scientific data regarding their safety profile and that's why mostly not approved by FDA as authentic medications.
For further reassurance you can have kidney and liver function tests done alongwith urinalysis at least once. Drink more amounts of waters and always use supplements when prevailed by your primary doctor.
Eating good balanced diet and recognised multivitamin ate enough to get prepared for the pregnancy as you have mentioned. Wishing you a great health ahead.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Yes it can be due to drugs and supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
Based on the history you have shared, it can be due to usage of these supplements as multivitamin combination are known to usually impart color to the urine however since most of these herbal products you have used are cleared up or metabolised by liver and excreted through kidneys and any such product can have side effects relating to both since mostly these herbs lack scientific data regarding their safety profile and that's why mostly not approved by FDA as authentic medications.
For further reassurance you can have kidney and liver function tests done alongwith urinalysis at least once. Drink more amounts of waters and always use supplements when prevailed by your primary doctor.
Eating good balanced diet and recognised multivitamin ate enough to get prepared for the pregnancy as you have mentioned. Wishing you a great health ahead.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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