Urophagia is defined as the ingestion of urine. Urine was utilized for a variety of health, therapeutic, and beauty reasons in numerous ancient societies. Urine drinking is still performed today, despite the fact that no health benefits have been established. Recreational urea intoxication occurs when an excessive amount of free ammonia is released during the digestion of urea molecules. This can cause lightheadedness, nausea, and intense thirst. The primary factor in acquiring a high from urine drinking is the amount consumed. It is possible to become intoxicated from consuming just one small sample of fresh urine. Urine contains nitrogenous compounds such as amino acids and proteins that provide natural nutrients for bacteria that live in our gut. When we drink urine, these bacteria contribute enzymes to the process, allowing us to more easily break down the urea into components that are more readily absorbed by the body. Because the majority of bacteria found in human feces cannot use ammonium as a source of nitrogen, eating fresh urine may allow some people to avoid taking antibiotics which kill both good and bad bacteria. However, this practice should not be done repeatedly or for long periods of time because it can lead to bacterial imbalance in the gut. The most common way of obtaining urine is from water sources such as lakes, ponds, and streams. However, it is also available via catheters, siphons, bed pans, and toilet tanks.