What Does Urine Color Indicate?

3. Pale Straw Yellow or Transparent Yellow

Urine the color of pale straw is a reliable indication of good health and good hydration. People who regularly produce urine this color are drinking the right amount of water daily or taking a medication that is forcing excess water out of the body quickly. It is difficult to set an average amount of water that the body needs because the requirement is based on many factors. Cells, tissues, and organs depend on water to survive, but in addition to urination, we lose water through breath, perspiration, and bowel movements every day. The goal is to keep our bodies at 60 percent water all the time. This means an average of 15.5 cups of water for men and 11.5 cups for women, which can be achieved with both food and drink.