Madonna surprised her fans by drinking a glass of urine after taking an ice bath. She posted the video on her Instagram account, prompting delighted or… surprised comments. The star, a fan of urine therapy, has never hidden her attraction to alternative medicine and especially Ayurvedic treatmentthis ancestral medicine originating in India.
What is urine therapy? Where is he from ?
Lurine therapy consists in the application or absorption of urine.
Drinking one’s own urine is a well-known principle in Ayurveda. But more than human urine, it is cow urine that is cited in ancient texts. It is considered a regenerator of bodily functions and immunity, explains Fabien Correch, an Ayurvedic practitioner.
He himself had the experience: “During my studies in India, I drank cow’s urine. You must have a strong stomach. It’s a bit of a test of confidence! “.
Chinese medicine is also interested in the supposed medicinal effects of urine. Dr Isabelle Tostivint, a nephrologist at the Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital, was able to observe this during trips to China: “In certain areas, we drink the urine of little boys, rich in growth factors, to find eternal youth “.
As a kidney and urinary tract specialist these practices challenge him : “studies are underway on stem cells from human urine. There are also attempts to synthesize camel urine for its anti-cancer, anti-coagulant and anti-aging properties. But we don’t drink urine.”
No one recommends it today if we stick to evidence-based medicine, says Dr. Tostivint, a nephrologist at the Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital.
What would be the benefits and advantages of urine for the body?
What’s the point of drinking your own waste? asks Professor Neuzillet, a urologist from the Foch Hospital and a member of the French Urological Association.
Because yes, urine is primarily a waste product of the body. “It allows him to remove what he doesn’t want to keep.” It consists mainly of water, contains organic residues. This is also evidenced by oa exposure to toxic moleculessuch as carcinogens from tobacco smoke, pesticide residues or industrial solvents,” reminds Professor Neuzillet.
“These unwanted molecules can become very concentrated in the urine, especially in people who have a poor lifestyle and who do not hydrate enough. A sedentary smoker whose diet is unbalanced will have urine overloaded with protein breakdown products and toxic molecules.
Cases of spontaneous cure of cancer thanks to amaroli?
Rare studies have focused onAmaroli, a type of urine therapy in the Indian tradition. They report miraculous cures in cases of cancer. “There are cases of spontaneous tumor regression. Say it’s because of the urine This is entirely hypothetical.. These studies do not have the necessary scientific rigor,” emphasizes Professor Yann Neuzillet.
Is drinking urine dangerous? What are the risks?
Urine is sterile as long as it remains in the bladder. It can possibly become contaminated by contact with mucous membranes infected with bacteria. Here again, we see no benefit from swallowing Staphylococcus aureus or any other microbe.
If amaroli still appeals to you, follow Professor Neuzillet’s common sense advice: “ to make urine drinkableyou need to establish a healthy lifestyle, that means drinking a lot (more than 2 liters a day), not eating too much protein, doing regular physical activity to eliminate them properly, and avoiding alcohol, which tends to concentrate urine. “Cheers!
We excrete 2 liters of urine per day
Where is he from ?
Urine is produced by the kidneys, whose role is to filter blood. Nutrients (vitamins, minerals, etc.) and water that the body needs are reabsorbed. The rest goes into the urine.
what does it contain?
Urine contains more than 90% water. Among the components that the body rejects, we find potassium from our cells, urea (protein degradation product), creatinine (waste product of muscle metabolism), calcium from food and thousands of other molecules.
Does its color matter?
- Too light, it can be a sign of diabetes;
- Dark urine is too concentrated, revealing a lack of hydration;
- Red, contains blood. This is a sign of a urinary tract infection or kidney disease. You must consult a doctor.