Can eating red-fleshed dragon fruit turn your urine red?

Generally, whether eating red-fleshed dragon fruit causes urine to turn red depends on the frequency and amount consumed. If abnormal symptoms occur after eating red-fleshed dragon fruit, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a正规 hospital. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Occasional and small consumption of red-fleshed dragon fruit typically does not cause red urine

If red-fleshed dragon fruit is consumed only occasionally and in small amounts, urine usually does not turn red. Although red-fleshed dragon fruit contains abundant betalain pigments, when intake is limited, these pigments are generally absorbed by the intestines and are not sufficient to cause a change in urine color.

2. Long-term and excessive consumption may lead to red urine

If large quantities of red-fleshed dragon fruit are consumed over a prolonged period, some of the betalain pigments may not be fully broken down or absorbed and can be excreted through urine, causing it to appear red. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not pose a threat to health.

If red-colored urine persists for several days after stopping consumption of red-fleshed dragon fruit, consider whether other pigment-containing foods have also been consumed, or whether the discoloration could be due to pathological factors such as hematuria.