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Originally Posted by Tidybuoy
I take a supplement called Astaxanthin. This is primarily for eye health however it has a natural sun screen effect. It is what gives fish UV protection.
I can say from my own experience that this definitely works as a sun screen. I went to Disney land in August '17 and was there for 3 days. I did not burn one bit (which I would normally do) and I didn't wear sunglasses one of the days and noticed that I had no issues with glare or the need to wear sunglasses (this is also not the norm for me).
From what I've read, it takes a few weeks for the product to have these benefits. I take it every day.
https://www.nutrex-hawaii.com/blogs/learn/astaxanthin-explained |
nah, I'll stick with a schmear
Side Effects
While astaxanthin has no known toxicity and common side effects are minor, there are a few rare ones you’ll want to watch out for:
Headaches
Increased Acne
Lower libido
Male breast growth
Erectile dysfunction
Lower blood pressure
Reduced calcium
Some reports claim that astaxanthin can work as a testosterone enhancer in some users, but the results are not conclusive.No studies have been done to assess astaxanthin’s effects on pregnancy and lactation, so pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised against taking it.Due to the way astaxanthin can boost your immune system, anyone who is taking immunity-suppressing drugs should discuss the use of astaxanthin with their healthcare provider.Avoid taking astaxanthin if you’ re currently on any medications for high blood pressure.