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In a survival emergency, desperation can drive dangerous decisions. Drinking your own urine is often portrayed as a legitimate hydration strategy — but physiology tells a different story. Before you rely on myth, understand what actually improves your odds.

by Erik Kulick · May 5, 2025

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