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2007-12-05, 09:26 PM
Sunscreen pill
Monday, December 3, 2007
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A pill called Bio Astin, along with sunscreen, could help protect from harmful rays.
For years, you've heard about the dangers of sun exposure. And just because it's December, doesn't mean it's less severe.
But now, instead of just relying on sunscreen, more help could soon come from a pill.
Timothy Marr is an Ironman competitor quickly sprinting to the top of his game. With all the swimming and sweating, wearing sunscreen is nearly impossible. But a pill called Bio Astin along with sunscreen could help protect him from harmful rays.
Dr. Robert Childs says researchers are trying to understand how tissue damage occurs in the body at the molecular level, where the Bio Astin appears to work.
Here Comes The Sun
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More information (http://www.ivanhoe.com/science/story/2007/11/356si.html)UV rays can damage skin's DNA, increasing its risk of developing skin cancer. But Bio Astin, also know as Astaxanthin, acts like a sponge absorbing UV rays. It also reduces pain and inflammation from sunburn.
It's a powerful antioxidant, more than 500 times stronger than vitamin E and 10 times stronger than vitamin A. Astaxanthin exists primarily in the oceans. It's commonly found in red ocean plants and animals, including salmon. But you'd have to eat one to three pounds of salmon a day to get the same effect.
The drug is not a cure all. to be completely safe from the sun, it should be used with other sun protective measures such as sun glasses, hats, protective clothing, and sunscreen. There are no known side effects and it can be found at local vitamin stores or on the internet.
http://www.baynews9.com/content/8/2007/12/3/305280.html?title=Sunscreen%20pill
Monday, December 3, 2007
E-mail this story | Print (http://www.baynews9.com/content/8/2007/12/3/305280.html?title=Sunscreen pill#)
http://www.baynews9.com/images/news/2007/12/2/sunscreenpill.jpg
A pill called Bio Astin, along with sunscreen, could help protect from harmful rays.
For years, you've heard about the dangers of sun exposure. And just because it's December, doesn't mean it's less severe.
But now, instead of just relying on sunscreen, more help could soon come from a pill.
Timothy Marr is an Ironman competitor quickly sprinting to the top of his game. With all the swimming and sweating, wearing sunscreen is nearly impossible. But a pill called Bio Astin along with sunscreen could help protect him from harmful rays.
Dr. Robert Childs says researchers are trying to understand how tissue damage occurs in the body at the molecular level, where the Bio Astin appears to work.
Here Comes The Sun
Sunscreen pillhttp://www.baynews9.com/images/style/camera_icon_grey.gif (http://www.baynews9.com/VideoPlayer/?)
More information (http://www.ivanhoe.com/science/story/2007/11/356si.html)UV rays can damage skin's DNA, increasing its risk of developing skin cancer. But Bio Astin, also know as Astaxanthin, acts like a sponge absorbing UV rays. It also reduces pain and inflammation from sunburn.
It's a powerful antioxidant, more than 500 times stronger than vitamin E and 10 times stronger than vitamin A. Astaxanthin exists primarily in the oceans. It's commonly found in red ocean plants and animals, including salmon. But you'd have to eat one to three pounds of salmon a day to get the same effect.
The drug is not a cure all. to be completely safe from the sun, it should be used with other sun protective measures such as sun glasses, hats, protective clothing, and sunscreen. There are no known side effects and it can be found at local vitamin stores or on the internet.
http://www.baynews9.com/content/8/2007/12/3/305280.html?title=Sunscreen%20pill