'Sunscreen pills' could put your health at risk this summer

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTRK) -- Summer is just about here and there is a new warning about using something called "sunscreen pills."

The FDA sent warning letters to four companies who claim to make dietary supplements that can protect your skin from sun damage.
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The companies are putting people's health at risk, according to the FDA, by giving consumers a false sense of security.

These companies include Sunsafe RX; GliSODin, the maker of Skin Nutrients; Solaricare; and Sunergetic.

The FDA has one simple message, saying "there is no pill or capsule that can replace sunscreen."
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One company, Sunsafe RX, says its product is made with items that protect skin from damage, according to clinical studies.

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