Retinitis pigmentosa

Supplements for Oral Use

• Lutein

  Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects macula; improves vision. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with zeaxanthin.

• Zeaxanthin

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects macula; improves vision. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.

• Bilberry

  Bilberry is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision; strengthens blood vessel walls; reduces damage; alleviates symptoms. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-120 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.

• Vitamin A

  Vitamin A improves vision; alleviates symptoms. Take 10,000-20,000 IU of vitamin A daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• DHA

  DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves vision; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.0-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Fish oil

  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; improves vision; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Taurine

  Taurine slows down the progression; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of taurine daily, in divided doses, for many months.