Sun Protect
Backed by 70 studiesOverall grade based on research across 6 ingredients.
52out of 100Grade C
Research evidence score
Weighed against 70 published studies · led by Retinol
- 'vitamin c' claim is contradicted by evidence.
- 'selenium' claim is contradicted by evidence.
How the ingredients work together
Known interactions from published nutrition research — separate from the evidence grade.
Vitamin C + Vitamin EWork together
Vitamin C regenerates oxidized vitamin E, recycling its antioxidant capacity.
Selenium + Vitamin EWork together
Selenium-dependent enzymes and vitamin E work together in the body's antioxidant defense system.
Ingredient breakdown
C
RetinolSupports vision and immune function
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesDose: 264 mcgEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
D
Vitamin CSupports immune function and antioxidant defense
Research direction: Leans unsupportiveEvidence: 5 studiesDose: 10 mgEvidence strength: Weak - research is split or limited
C
NiacinSupports cholesterol metabolism and cellular energy
Research direction: Leans supportiveEvidence: 12 studiesDose: 20 mgEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
C
Vitamin EProtects against oxidative damage
Research direction: Leans supportiveEvidence: 15 studiesDose: 6.7 mgEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
D
SeleniumSupports thyroid function and antioxidant defense
Research direction: Leans unsupportiveEvidence: 28 studiesDose: 20 mgEvidence strength: Weak - research is split or limited
C
Sun Protect ProprietarySupplementation and health effects
Research direction: Leans supportiveEvidence: 5 studiesDose: 900 mgEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
This summary describes only the ingredients and the research behind them — it is not a judgment of the product or its marketing. Grades reflect the weight of published evidence cross-referenced against 350M+ research papers. How we grade →
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