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Sunscreen Pill Using Coral Found to be More Effective

by Savitha C Muppala on Sep 1 2011 8:18 PM

Sunscreen Pill Using Coral Found to be More Effective

Intrigued by the way coral uses algae to develop its own sunscreen, British scientists feel that a "sunscreen pill" using coral may offer longer protection against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.

This new pill can offer protection for weeks without the need for sunglasses or sunscreen lotion.

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Experts Recommend Using Sunscreens With SPF 30
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Scientists also found that fish which feed on this coral also received the sunscreen protection.

Source-Medindia

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