Many people are startled to notice their urine turning red or pink after eating beetroot. This harmless change, known as beeturia, occurs when the body fails to break down betanin, the natural pigment ...

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IT has been suggested that lack of betanin excretion in urine is a hereditary trait in man 1. This could result from an inborn incapacity to metabolize the pigment. This communication reports a study ...

Red or pink urine after eating beetroot, known as beeturia, is usually harmless, caused by undigested betanin pigment. While common, it can sometimes indicate iron deficiency or low stomach acid.

A reader from New Jersey reminded me of my promise to address the benefits and drawbacks of red beet powder in a future article. “Would you please let me know when your article on (this topic) will be ...