Beets can cause beeturia, which is when urine turns red or pink. According to one study, this condition affects about 14 percent of the population.

How long will my urine be red after eating beets?

Some people cannot break the pigment down and this results in excretion of the pigment in urine and feces. The rest of the beetroot is digested and no nutrients should be lost. This usually lasts 48 hours, but it can vary in people who have a slow or faster rate of passing feces.

Can beetroot change Colour of urine?

In some people, eating beets turns urine pink or red—which can be alarming because it looks like blood in the urine. These odor and color changes are harmless.