Can drinking chukander juice result in red urine during pregnancy?
I had a big glass of beetroot juice in the morning and now my pee looks reddish/pinkish. Got a little scared thinking it might be something serious, but i did have chukander. Is it just the juice or should i worry yaar?
Having PCOS made me over-analyse everything during my pregnancy, so I totally get your doubt. Beetroot juice does make urine reddish, but just to be absolutely safe, keep an eye out. If the color persists even tomorrow without beetroot, definitely talk to your doc.
My mother-in-law used to give me chukander juice daily for my Hb levels, and the same thing happened to me! She told me it's just the beetroot color and completely normal, but I still asked my doctor at my next visit just to be 100% sure. He smiled and said she was right!
Oh dear, I totally understand how terrifying it is to see red in the toilet, your heart must have skipped a beat! But yes, chukander or beetroot juice absolutely does this, it's called beeturia. Take a deep breath, you and baby are completely fine, but do mention it to your gynac if you're still scared.
Yes, beetroot completely changes urine color, even stool sometimes. It's actually a very common thing and nothing to worry about. Just make sure it's not actual blood or accompanied by burning sensation, which would mean a UTI.
Arre, don't worry at all, this is totally normal. Chukander has very strong pigments that can color your urine pink or red. Just stay hydrated and drink lots of water, it will clear up soon. No need to panic.
