My boys, aged 15 and 16, have been given the task of drinking your own urine, whether or not diluted with water. Is this drinkable or can it make you sick?
Asker: Kristine, 44 years old
Answer
Fresh urine is sterile (unless there is a urinary infection). So that’s not the problem.
However, urine contains waste products, which the kidneys have removed. There is no reason to drink it again. This does not bring any benefit, on the contrary.
In addition, the assignment is not conducive to building a healthy self-esteem.
Answered by
Dr Mistiaen Wilhelm
University of Antwerp
Prinsstraat 13 2000 Antwerp
http://www.uantwerpen.be
Prinsstraat 13 2000 Antwerp
http://www.uantwerpen.be
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