Episode 225: Edible Sun Protection? Polypodium Leaf as a Clinically Proven Adjunct to Improve Sun Protection

Sun protection you can eat? Yes, you heard that right. This week, we're joined by Dr. Noreen Galaria as she walks us through the many facets of the polypodium leaf. Listen in as she discusses sun protection, supplement standards, and the very latest research on conventional and traditional treatments. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.

Noreen Galaria, MD FAAD is a board certified Dermatologist with a laser and cosmetic fellowship and has been practicing for over 20 years. After spending time as an academic dermatologist; training residents and doing research and publishing papers she moved into private practice 15 years ago and opened 3 offices outside of the DC area. Her research spans both conventional allopathic medicine and evidence based naturopathic therapies with a focus on integrative dermatologic care.

She is also the CEO and Founder of Inner Glow Vitamins (A Dermatologist and Plastic surgeon developed brand of skin nutraceuticals).

¹ Research on polypodium has been published and presented at leading dermatology conferences, including the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD). Archives of Dermatological Research (2025) 317:580. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-025-04055-8 | Thakker S, Hussain A. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025;93(3 Suppl):AB320. | Hakim C, et al. Presented at SPD 50th Annual Meeting; July 2025; Seattle, WA.