Why does pee go yellow when we are dehydrated?
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Just wanted to add to the other answers that (pale) yellow is a **normal** color for urine to have, and does not mean you’re dehydrated. Urine is not supposed to be colorless, contrary to claims that tend to go around on the internet. Colorless urine means you’re overdoing it on the hydration, which isn’t healthy either. Not that you should worry if your urine is clear sometimes, but it shouldn’t be colorless most of the time, or you may start to experience symptoms associated with (mild) overhydration.
If your urine is a deep yellow, you may be a *little* dehydrated and should probably drink some water, but no need to worry (though you should generally try to keep it in the pale-yellow range). It’s not until you get into amber/rusty color territory that you’re really dehydrated and should drink fluids ASAP, and maybe replenish your electrolytes too. If your urine is very dark or brown, you may require medical attention for severe dehydration.
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