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 of this study 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, but should you ditch the sun block?

“It could have a very significant effect on skin cancer prevalence in the future…I am not saying that we should stop using sun creams, but this could be an additional measure to protect the skin all the time.”

There you have it. Keep using sunscreen, but remember to take your pharmaceutical-grade fish oil too!

Source: (Updated)  Fish Oils to Boost Skin Health

Tags: skin health, sunburn, UV rays

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