If you’re asking what the “Doctors reveal that eating beets causes…” headline is referring to, the surprising effect is usually red or pink urine.
🥬 Eating beets can turn your urine red
Beets contain a natural pigment called betanin. In some people, this pigment passes into the bloodstream and is filtered by the kidneys, producing pink or reddish urine. This harmless effect is called beeturia.
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It can also make your stool appear reddish, which can understandably look alarming.
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Is it dangerous?
Usually, no. Beeturia is generally harmless and temporary. Beets themselves are nutritious, providing fiber, folate, potassium and naturally occurring nitrates that can support blood-vessel function and blood flow.
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However, don’t automatically assume red urine is from beets. Blood in the urine can have many causes, including urinary infections, kidney stones and other urinary-tract conditions.
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If you haven’t eaten beets recently, or the red/brown urine persists after about 48 hours, or you have pain or burning when urinating, it’s worth getting checked.
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So the real takeaway: Eating beets can temporarily make your urine look like there’s blood in it—but in many cases, it’s simply the beet pigment.
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