Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatments

Adults with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) should take 15,000 IU vitamin A supplement daily. Studies shows vitamin A supplement helps to slow down the progression of RP by 20%.

Retinitis pigmentosa supplement treatment

Another study shows adults with RP should avoid taking high doses of vitamin E supplements. In the study, the disease progress faster on average in patients on 400 IU vitamin E supplement daily.

Adults interested in vitamin A supplementation should first:

• Consult eye care professional regarding vitamin A supplementation.
• If people have liver disease or abnormally high level of vitamin A in blood, they will need to adjust their vitamin A intake.
• Take vitamin A palmitate instead of beta-carotene, because beta-carotene (natural precursor of vitamin A) is breaks down differently by each person.
• Have balanced diet, without showing interest especially in vitamin A.
• Avoid taking high dose of vitamin E supplements.

People will make common mistake of thinking that vitamin A supplementation in excess (more that recommended 15,000 IU) will provide greater benefits. In excess of 25,000 IU of vitamin A, taken for a long time can be toxic and may cause liver disease