Urine

Description

Urine is the liquid formed by the Excretory System that is manufactured continuously by the Nephrons of the Kidneys and released from the body via the Bladder and Urethra.  Urochrome (pigmented end-product of blood breakdown) is responsible for the characteristic yellow color of Urine.

Substances and foods that increase the body's production of Urine are known collectively as Diuretics.

Amino Acids

 Taurine may increase the production of Urine.

Lipids

 Terpineol (a Monoterpene) may increase the production of Urine (by increasing the glomular filtration rate of the Kidneys):

 Caution:  Herbs that contain Terpineol should not be used for diuretic purposes by persons afflicted with Kidney ailments.

Methylxanthines

 Caffeine may increase the production of Urine.

 Theobromine may increase the production of Urine.

Neurotransmitters

 Vasopressin controls Urination volume and frequency and may prevent frequent Urination. 

Organic Acids

 Citric Acid may promote the excretion of Urine. 

Vitamins

 Vitamin B6 may facilitate the excretion of Urine (due to its influence on the body's Sodium:Potassium balance). 

Beverages

 Coffee may increase the body's production of Urine (due to the Caffeine and Theobromine content of Coffee). 

 Tea may increase the body's production of Urine. 

Herbs

 Bay Leaves may increase the body's production of Urine. 

 Cornsilk may increase the body's production of Urine. 

 Greater Celandine may facilitate the production of Urine (i.e. it functions as a diuretic). 

 Gotu Kola may increase the body's production of Urine. 

 Horseradish may increase the body's production of Urine. 

 Juniper may increase the production of Urine by increasing the glomerular filtration rate of the Kidneys (due to the Terpineol content of Juniper).  ^[1]