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Morarji Desai, the Indian leader from 1977-1979, even was interviewed on ABC News and 60 Minutes about his repulsive habit! In the ABC interview with Barbara Walters, Desai spoke at length about how he considered urine therapy a cure for almost all diseases. He claimed the practice could even help with cataracts if you catch them at the beginning and continue washing your eyes with it. On 60 Minutes with Dan Rather, he proclaimed urine therapy the perfect treatment for the millions of Indians who could not afford professional care at that time!
Despite what men such as Bear Grylls and Moraji Desai may tell you, consuming your own pee has no known health benefit. Yes, urine is 95% water, but the other 5% contains substances that are harmful for you - which is exactly why your body is expelling them in the first place! In fact, even if you are trapped with no access to water, it still might be a bad idea to drink urine. Survival experts are split on this issue. You can look at the pros and cons, and decide for yourself.
Read more at A former prime minister of India drank his own urine as a form of alternative medicine. - OMG Facts
Despite what men such as Bear Grylls and Moraji Desai may tell you, consuming your own pee has no known health benefit. Yes, urine is 95% water, but the other 5% contains substances that are harmful for you - which is exactly why your body is expelling them in the first place! In fact, even if you are trapped with no access to water, it still might be a bad idea to drink urine. Survival experts are split on this issue. You can look at the pros and cons, and decide for yourself.
Read more at A former prime minister of India drank his own urine as a form of alternative medicine. - OMG Facts