Is Drinking Your Own Urine Safe?

The speculations about the benefits of drinking our own urine are not new, it is something that people are hearing from many years. Prime Minister of India, Morarji Desai was also a longtime practitioner of urine therapy and believed that it was the perfect medical solution for those who cannot afford medical treatment. However, till now, no study has proven that whether it is actually healthy or unsafe but still, as per the people’s beliefs, we have listed down some of the health benefits and risks that it comes with.

Claims have been made that having your own pee treats medical conditions like:

• Allergies
• Heart problems
• Infections
• Cancer
• Stuffy nose
• Rash and other skin ailments
• Stings
• Wounds
• Acne
• Also used as a home remedy for children with seizures.
• The best form to take nutrients and, vitamins inside your body

Is it safe?

Many studies and researches were conducted to find whether it is safe to consume your own urine. As per most of the studies, it is proved that there is no harm in taking it for less quantity but drinking like a glass of water does have harmful effects. The three major risks that come from having urine are:

Bacteria

The urine in our urinary tracts gets contaminated with different bacteria once it is released out. These bacteria result in gastrointestinal problems or other infections after it enters your system.

Toxins

Drinking urine reintroduces concentrated waste products into your system. This forces the kidneys to filter them out again, causing unnecessary strain.

Medications

Drinking your own urine can cause dangerous problems in your bloodstream because of the medication you are already taking.