Can a vitamin help prevent you from getting sunburn?

WASHINGTON - Can a vitamin help you from getting a sunburn? Sundots is a daily supplement that adds an extra line of defense for skin protection in the form of a gummy.

The gummy's main active ingredient is a plant extract is called Polypodium leucotomos, it's from a fern native to Central and South America.

Sundots says the supplement uses a highly refined version of the extract that can help to protect our skin against the sun's damaging rays.

Dr. Shilpi Agarwal says the supplement is great way to add extra protection, but should not be used in place of sunscreen.

She says it's meant to be a part of the everyday routine and will build up in your system over time.

For more information about this unique product check their website online and view the video with Dr. Agarwal in the video player above.