Beeturia
Beeturia
Beeturia (/biːˈtjʊəriə/) is a phenomenon where the consumption of beets or foods colored with beetroot leads to pink or red urine.
Etymology
The term "beeturia" is derived from the words "beet" and the Greek word "ouron" which means urine.
Definition
Beeturia is the passing of red or pink urine after consuming beetroot or foods colored with beetroot. The red color is caused by the excretion of betanin, a pigment in beets, in the urine.
Causes
Beeturia is often a harmless condition that occurs in some people after they eat beets or foods colored with beetroot. The exact cause of beeturia is not known, but it may be related to the individual's ability to absorb and metabolize certain compounds in beets.
Related Terms
- Betanin: The pigment in beets that can cause beeturia.
- Beetroot: The root of the beet plant, often consumed as a vegetable.
- Urine: A liquid by-product of the body secreted by the kidneys and excreted through the urethra.
See Also
- Urochrome: The pigment that gives urine its typical yellow color.
- Anthocyanin: A type of pigment that gives certain fruits and vegetables their red, purple, or blue color.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beeturia
- Wikipedia's article - Beeturia
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