Will taking multivitamin tablets make your urine turn yellow?

Taking multivitamin tablets may cause yellow urine.

Multivitamin tablets are health supplements used as adjunctive treatment for various conditions caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies. These tablets are rich in vitamin C and vitamin B2 (also known as riboflavin). When excess vitamins are consumed, the body stores what it needs and excretes the surplus through the kidneys. Vitamin B2 gives urine a yellow color, so the yellowing of urine is due to the elimination of excess vitamin B2 from the body. This is a normal phenomenon after taking the medication, and patients need not worry—symptoms will gradually disappear once the medication is discontinued.

In addition, multivitamin tablets help improve deficiencies in vitamins and trace elements. Dietary adjustments can also be effective. For example, to increase calcium intake, one should get more sun exposure and regularly consume foods such as egg yolks, shrimp skins, soy products, walnut kernels, watermelon seeds, and pumpkin seeds.

In daily life, drink plenty of water and follow a low-salt, low-fat diet. Avoid unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol, ensure adequate rest, and avoid staying up late.