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Can I drink my urine?

I read somewhere that drinking one’s urine early in the morning is a very good way to stay healthy. Kindly advise me on this.

Chuks (by SMS)

 

Because urine contains waste products, drinking it can force your kidneys to work even harder or expose you to unnecessary toxins. This could cause illness, electrolyte disturbances, or kidney damage. The salt content of urine also means drinking it could cause dehydration.

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Dr. Wale Okediran

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