Doctors show excitement over new anti-sunburn pill
8:14 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006
We know lying in the sun is bad for us, but many people still do it.
“I’m on vacation, and I want to get as tan as possible,” Ladi Galindez, sunbather, said.
While most sun-worshippers use some sort of sunscreen, applying it can be a hassle. Also, sunscreen doesn’t provide complete protection against the sun’s damaging rays. That’s why many doctors said they are excited about the new sunscreen pills.
“It’s been a step we’re waiting for,” Dr. Barry Resnik, dermatologist, said.
Resnik said his whole family takes the sunscreen pill every day. Researchers packed the vitamin supplements with antioxidants that block out the sun’s harmful rays and prevent sunburn.
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A prescription isn’t needed for the the Sunpill, but you can get them from doctors. As for lotions, sunscreens containing ingredients like tinosorb or mexoryl have been available in Canada and Europe for years.
“They’ve actually done studies where they’ve burned people with a sunlamp and shown that people who were taking the supplement burn less than people who are not taking the supplement,” Dr. Leslie Baumann, dermatologist, said.
Resnik said these supplements are especially important for people who spend a lot of time outdoors.
“You see me now, I don’t look like I went out and had eight hours of sun exposure without a cover,” Resnik said. “Normally, I’d be toasty red.”
While it’s still too early to tell, researchers said they believe sunscreen pills will help reduce skin cancer, save lives and prevent wrinkles.
But don’t pitch your sunscreen yet. Even the creators of the pills said we should wear sunscreen everyday. Look for newer lotions that contain the same antioxidants found in the pills. Helioplex is the most important ingredient.
While there is no such thing as a safe tan, research has come a long way.
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Mar. 28, 2007 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)sfitzvolt (anonymous)
Attn:ABC-49/Topeka Viewers:
There are two sun protection supplements on the market: HELIOCARE and The Sun Pill.
Heliocare works and has over 25 peer-reviewed, published clinical reports to prove it. Preceded by 12 years of scientific research & development at Harvard by the world's leading dermatologists.
The Sun Pill is worthless. ABC World News Tonight has dubbed The Sun Pill "all hype" [May 19, 2006]. An examination of the total research by the science team of CBS assessed The Sun Pill data as follows:"I think a lot of it is marketing...." Dr. Ruth Tedaldi comments that "The Sun Pill offers less sun protection than a daily multivitamin."
Heliocare, by providing effective, user-friendly, and cost-effective protection "from the inside out", is perfect for all the Moms and Dads who want to make sure their teens and college-age children take some sun protection at breakfast or lunch, and are "good to go".
Finally, I have spoken to Dr. Barry Resnik, and he has spoken with Dr. Leslie Baumann - - - both of whom are quoted in the above article. The sun protection pill Dr. Resnik and Dr. Baumann were referring to in the article is "HELIOCARE". NOT the Sun Pill.
It is unfortunate that the editing of this Health Report confused the HELIOCARE, the sun protection capsule that is truly effective and protective, and the sun protection supplement that the doctors interviewed were referring to - - with the sun protection pill, The Sun Pill, that provides virtually no more sun protection than a multi-vitamin [at 10x the cost], and which neither of the dermatologists interviewed would EVER recommend to their patients.
All that said - - - enjoy the sun! Just be sure you and yours are equipped with state-of-the-art sun protection this Summer 2007 - - - state-of-the-art sun protection [1 capsule Heliocare @ 85 cents per capsule; another at noon if out in strong sun all day; plus an inexpensive topical sunscreen, SPF 15 [such as "No-Ad UltraBlock", 16oz./$8.29]. That is as complete a UVA & UVB sun protection system as is available on the U.S. market.
Heliocare and an inexpensive topical sunscreen will cost you abuot 25% of the cost of the so-called "revolutionary, new, broad spectrum, topical sunscreens - - brand names "Anthelios", "Helioplex", Skinceuticals" products - - which cost $20 - $40 for 3.5oz. of lotion. At 2oz. per sunscreen application, Anthelios and Helioplex may provide good, but certainly not affordable, sun protection.
Step up to what the dermatologists are using. One to two capsules of Heliocare and an inexpensive SPF 15 topical sunscreen. Total sun protection, no sunburn, healthier - - and healthier-looking - - skin; at a cost every family can afford.
Have a great Summer 2007!!
L. Scott Fitzpatrick
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