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What podcasts say about Melanin

Every statement, with the speaker, the exact quote and the moment it was said.

What experts have said about Melanin

4 statements · 3 positive · 1 neutral

  1. Melanin likely provides substantial protection from sunlight

    “if it's melanin, definitely. I mean, that guy can probably be outside all day”

    Listen at 17:19

    Open the episode · #2516 - Rowan Jacobsen
  2. Melanin protects against skin cancer

    “Melanin clearly protects you from skin cancer”

    Listen at 17:47

    Open the episode · #2516 - Rowan Jacobsen
  3. Very dark skin melanin absorbs approximately 97–98% of UV rays

    “your melanin is absorbing like 97, 98% of the UV rays”

    Listen at 17:57

    Open the episode · #2516 - Rowan Jacobsen
  4. Gray hair reflects melanin loss, while melanin darkens hair and skin.

    “Gray is a loss of melanin. Like, melanin is what makes your hair dark as well as your skin dark.”

    Listen at 1:35:56

    Open the episode · #2516 - Rowan Jacobsen

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