Drinking pee to improve health is an ancient practice – but the risks

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That is digusting
What’s next? Eating poop?

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No thank you, not even a million pounds would convince me to do it for a laugh or a bet

What’s next? Doing the coffee enema? Drinking pee is disgusting.

Poop transplants. Really.

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Well, I guess drinking your own urine isn’t that bad. It’s better than drinking someones else’s urine.

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It was probably a mispronounciation for tea. :grin:

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I guess it’s better than vomit therapy :nauseated_face:

Why would you want to drink the things your body filtered out?

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I will drink 8 liters.

Huzzaaah :top_hat: :magic_wand: :crystal_ball: :sparkles:

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IDK, maybe it’s not that bad; put 8 ounces in a blender with some ice, some strawberries, some yogurt, sprinkle some chia seeds in there and you got a nutritious, tasty beverage.

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I am saving this entire thread in PDF format for the next time someone tells ME that I’m warped.

“Oh yeah? Check THIS!”

:zany_face:

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Here’s what my AI friend had to say about it:

What happens if you drink your own urine?

Drinking your own urine isn’t immediately dangerous in small amounts, but it’s not a good idea and definitely not recommended.

What’s in urine?
Urine is mostly water, but it also contains:
• Waste products (like urea, creatinine, and ammonia)
• Excess salts
• Toxins filtered out by your kidneys
• Small amounts of hormones and medications (if you’ve taken any)

Your body is getting rid of those things for a reason—so drinking urine means putting that waste back in.

Short-term effects:
• Small amount once: Usually not harmful for a healthy person, especially if you’re well-hydrated.
• Dehydrated and desperate (like in survival situations): Drinking urine can actually worsen dehydration because of the salt and waste in it. It makes your kidneys work harder, not easier.

Long-term or repeated use:
• Can lead to kidney strain, electrolyte imbalances, and buildup of toxins in the body.
• Infections can also be a risk, especially if urine is contaminated or if someone has a UTI.

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While the idea might sound strange, historical sources suggest that ancient Romans did indeed use human urine as a mouthwash and tooth whitener, valuing its ammonia content for cleansing and whitening properties.

Here’s a more detailed look at this practice:

Ancient Romans, like many cultures, recognized the potential of urine’s ammonia content for cleaning and whitening.

The ammonia in urine acted as a natural cleansing agent, similar to how modern mouthwashes work.

Besides using urine, Romans also used frayed sticks and abrasive powders made from ingredients like ashes, seashells, eggshells, pumice, and hooves to brush their teeth.

Some Roman toothpastes included herbs, mouse skulls, and urine, mixed with a binder like honey.

Urine was also used historically for cleaning and dyeing woolen textiles, and even gunpowder production.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/the-secret-to-madonna-s-health-a-3-am-ice-bath-and-a-drink-of-her-own-urine/story-0QOlIldL6c5sMGkD65nIZP.html

I am not sure why you crossed out those words, my excrements are in generally thoroughly colonized :stuck_out_tongue:

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