Bright neon yellow urine after powder vitamins - anyone else?
Hey everyone! I started taking the 'Sunshine Boost' powder about a week ago, mixing it into my morning smoothie. The taste is fine, but I've noticed my urine is this really bright neon yellow color, like highlighter fluid! It's not painful or anything, just weird. Googling says it might be the B vitamins, but I wanted to see if anyone else had this happen with powders? I'm a bit of a traditionalist and usually stick to gummies, so this is new for me.
Yeah, that's totally normal with B vitamins, especially riboflavin (B2). It's called 'riboflavin fluorescence' - your body pees out what it doesn't use. I get it all the time with my electrolyte powder. Nothing to worry about, just means you're getting enough B vitamins! I actually think it's kinda cool, like a science experiment. 😄
Oh, I've had that too! It's harmless, just the excess B2. I actually switched to powders because gummies were too sugary for my travels. I'm a digital nomad, so I'm always on the go. The powder packets are super convenient. Don't worry, Ellen, your kidneys are just doing their job! Have you had any other side effects? I sometimes get vivid dreams, but I kinda like those.
Thanks for the reassurance! And Ursula, now that you mention it, I have been having more vivid dreams lately. I thought it was just stress from work, but maybe it's the vitamins? That's wild! Does anyone else get the dreams? And do they go away eventually or just stick around?
Vivid dreams can be from B6! That's another common one. I've had them too, and for me they tapered off after a couple weeks. I think your body just adjusts. But honestly, I kinda miss them, they were like free movies every night. 😂 Hang in there, Ellen!