Source: UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
Summary:
Most tanning pills contain the pigment canthaxanthin, which is FDA approved for use only in very small amounts as a food coloring
The pigment has a number of potential side effects, including deposits in the eyes affecting vision
The pills are marketed as nutritional supplements, because marketing a pill as a tanning agent is illegal
Conclusion: Avoid any sort of tanning pills
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