2017年9月17日 · The technical term for the presence of the red beetroot pigments in urine or stool is beeturia. Around 10 to 14 percent of the general population experiences this colorful surprise after eating...

2024年3月19日 · Discover if beets can turn your stool red. Explore the link between beet consumption and red bowel movements and urine and how long poop will stay red.

“Beeturia (urine) usually lasts for 48 hours, but this varies in people who have slow or a faster rate of passing feces. “It also depends on the amount of fluids one drinks. It has nothing to do with malabsorption or iron absorption.”

2023年3月9日 · The primary symptom of beeturia is discolored urine or stools. Urine appears red or pink after eating beetroot or foods and juices containing extracts or pigments of beetroot.

2023年6月26日 · Betanin has a high uptake in the gut, which means that it is absorbed in large concentrations. This can cause the pigment to be excreted rapidly in urine, and again later in stool. It's a phenomenon called beeturia. And beets aren't the only food that can alter the color of your pee and poop.

2024年5月17日 · Beeturia is not serious. It is caused by pigments in beets or beetroot excreted in the urine (which may also color the stool). It will go away when foods containing beetroot are no longer eaten. It is not a symptom of an underlying condition.

2023年5月22日 · Beeturia is the discoloration of urine following the consumption of beets or foods colored with beetroot. The typical color can range from pink to deep red, and this phenomenon is prevalent in 10% to 14% of the population, with increased frequency noted for those who are iron deficient or afflicted with malabsorptive diseases.

2023年6月9日 · Yes, eating beets or drinking beet juice can give your urine and/or your stool a slightly reddish or pink tinge. This phenomenon, called beeturia, is usually not cause for alarm. Some studies show it affects up to 14 percent of the beet-eating population.

2023年5月10日 · Beeturia refers to when the consumption of beets causes the urine to become red or pink. It is a common and harmless condition. Beets may cause beeturia as they contain strong pigments that can show up in the urine or stool after digestion.

2023年4月3日 · The technical term for red beetroot pigments in urine or stool is called beeturia. Approximately 10 to 14 percent of the general population experiences this colorful surprise after eating beetroot. Mostly, beeturia is considered harmless, but it can be a sign of iron deficiency in some individuals.