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Brady claims drinking lots of water prevents sunburns

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Tom Brady doesn't need sunscreen, apparently.

In his new book, "The TB12 Method," which was released Tuesday, the New England Patriots quarterback credits all the water he drinks with preventing him from getting sunburned.

Here's the excerpt, via SB Nation's Matt Ufford:

When I was growing up, and playing outside in the sun, I got sunburned a lot. I was a fair-skinned Irish boy, after all. These days, even if I get an adequate amount of sun, I won't get a sunburn, which I credit to the amount of water I drink. I always hydrate afterward, too, to keep my skin from peeling. When I once told that to my sister, she said, "You mean I don't have to use all those moisturizers and facial products to keep my skin looking good? I should just drink as much water as you do? I think you should market your TB12 Electrolytes as a beauty product." I just laughed.

The book also breaks down various types of water:

- with h/t to Deadspin

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