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SPF Omega-3? Forget the Sunscreen, Fish Oil Prevents Sunburn!

In two separate studies, regular fish oil supplements were found to protect the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun:

In just one month the volunteers were noticeably less likely to burn than before taking the oil, rising to 33 per cent less likely in three months.

A second group who suffered sun allergies doubled their skins’ defence against UV rays after six months.

Dr Lesley Rhodes, a dermatology expert, thinks it could have implications in preventing skin cancer…

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