Sun protection is so much more than just sunscreen. Seeking shade, wearing wide-brimmed hats, avoiding those peak UV hours, and wearing sun-protective clothing are all great ways to safeguard our skin. But here's something you might not know—there’s a powerful fern extract that can help protect your skin when you’re exposed to the sun!

Polypodium leucotomos is a tropical fern native to Central and South America, commonly used in skincare and health supplements due to its antioxidant and photoprotective properties!

Be sure to listen to this week's podcast featuring Dr. Noreen Galaria as she discusses the benefits of polypodium leucotomos, its safety for children and during pregnancy, and whether anyone can take it!

Key Takeaways:

- Inner Glow supplements contain polypodium, a natural plant extract that provides sun protection and helps prevent sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer.

- Inner Glow supplements are safe for children over the age of three and are vegan, sugar-free, kosher, and halal.

- When choosing supplements, it is important to look for products made in the USA, non-GMO, and third-party verified. Supplement testing is crucial to ensure that the ingredients in the product match the claims made on the packaging.

- High doses of biotin in supplements can have adverse effects on blood work and may mask certain health conditions.

- Inner Glo's hair supplement contains 21 ingredients that promote hair growth and address various underlying causes of hair loss.

In this Episode:

(7:20) Understanding Inner Glow Supplements

(11:15) Safety and Usage Recommendations

(15:05)Convenience and Appeal to Different Groups

(19:05)Supplement Testing and Ingredient Quality

(29:30) Beware of High Doses of Biotin in Hair Supplements

(26:05) Hair Supplements: Addressing Hair Thinning and Hair Loss

Get Dr. Mina's free PDF on How to create Healthy Skin Habits here.

Download the free eBook 'Skincare Myths Busted' here.

Dr. Noreen Galaria, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and the CEO & Founder of Inner Glow Vitamins since 2019. She owns Galaria Plastic Surgery & Dermatology and has been affiliated with Fair Oaks Hospital INOVA since 2009. Dr. Galaria served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah and Primary Children's Medical Centre from 2007-2009, and as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Rochester from 2005-2006. She holds several board memberships, including with the University of Virginia College Foundation and Virginia Dermatological Society. 

Dr. Galaria completed her fellowship in Laser Medicine/Cosmetics and residency in Dermatology at the University of Rochester, where she also completed her internship in Internal Medicine. She graduated summa cum laude from Jefferson Medical College, where she was the top-ranked student. Dr. Galaria's research has been extensively published, covering topics such as hair loss, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, and dermatoses of pregnancy. Her awards include the William Potter Award and multiple academic scholarships.

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