Troy Casey has made waves—no, let’s call it a torrential downpour—across the wellness world for his unconventional health habits, particularly his daily ritual of drinking urine. This isn’t some shock-value stunt; for Casey, a former model and the author of Rippedat50: A Journey to Self Love, drinking urine is a deeply personal, almost spiritual practice.
“I think it teaches your insides about yourself,” he told The Post. “Urine has stem cells, amino acids, and antibodies. It’s like a ‘hair of the dog’ effect—a direct biofeedback loop. You can tell what’s happening in your body the moment you take that first sip of your morning pee.”
The Path to Pee-lightenment
Casey’s journey into drinking urine began when a breathwork coach—who had abandoned chemotherapy after a failed battle with testicular cancer—claimed to have cured himself using a method known as “urine looping.” This extreme regimen involves consuming only one’s own urine and water for a set period, functioning somewhat like an intensified fast.
Not one to shy away from controversy (remember when he was sunning his anus for wellness?), Casey decided to give it a shot. Now, over two decades later, he’s a true believer, spreading the, uh, golden gospel to those willing to listen.
The Science (or Lack Thereof) Of Drinking Urine
While Casey swears by the health benefits of drinking urine, medical professionals remain highly skeptical. Dr. Michael Aziz, an internal medicine specialist and author of The Ageless Revolution, warns that this practice can be both dehydrating and dangerous.
“Urine is mostly water and salt, but it also contains toxins that the body is actively trying to eliminate,” Aziz explained. “By drinking urine, you’re essentially reintroducing waste into your system. This can be especially hazardous for people with infections or those on medications, as it recycles harmful metabolites back into the body.”
But Casey is unfazed by these concerns. In fact, he claims that drinking urine—particularly “middle pee” (a carefully curated portion of his morning stream)—is an unparalleled source of stem cells. “The morning pee has the most stem cells,” he insists, “and if you ferment it for up to three weeks, it contains hundreds of millions of them.”
Peeing into the Past
For skeptics who scoff at the idea of drinking urine, Casey points out that this isn’t some bizarre modern trend—it’s ancient. The practice appears in Ayurvedic medicine under the name Shivambu, meaning “Shiva’s water.” Even the Old Testament hints at it with Proverbs 5:15: “Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well.”
“Ancient wisdom is often ridiculed, but then science eventually catches up,” Casey argues. “This is no different.”
Beyond the Sip
And Casey doesn’t just drink his urine—he uses it in ways that might make even the most open-minded wellness enthusiasts wince. He applies it topically to his skin, uses it as an eye rinse, and even incorporates it into his Neti pot.
“My favorite is applying it before sunbathing,” he revealed. “I put it on my body and go out on my electric bike. It’s got that stem cell-rich juju in it.”
Dr. Aziz acknowledges that urine contains urea, a substance often used in skin creams to soften skin and nails. But he stops short of endorsing the practice: “I’d rather use a cream. I don’t want to smell like urine.”
Casey, however, embraces the scent. “Once it goes on your body and the sun hits it, it’s like my own perfume—like a musk. Funky, yes, but powerful.”
Drinking Urine: The Ultimate Experiment
At the end of the day, Casey views his wellness journey as a form of radical self-experimentation. “I don’t have any shame,” he says. “My body is my scientific laboratory. If something resonates with me intuitively, I try it.”
And for those who remain unconvinced? “Whether you bathe in it, drink it, or age it, urine is incredibly powerful,” Casey insists. “But if it doesn’t resonate with you—hey, no need to force it. Just don’t knock it till you try it.”
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