Supplements
My 30-year-old wife was diagnosed as Retinitis Pigmentosa and she has been using Vitamin A supplement of 15.000 UI daily already. I would like her to try these as well, as her eyes deteriorate.
What is the amount of daily intake for each of those elements; Q10, A.L.A., and DMSO? In the market here, there are supplements with various amounts with big differences between them.
Your kind response will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.
M: Recommended doses are almost always labeled on the container, so fallow those recommends. As for the DMSO, try reading info here: https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/DMSO.html
as there are many variables.
There are other nutrients recommended for eye health; here is a list: Bilberry & Eyebright herbs, Grapeseed extract, Taurine, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin. At least 25 mg Zinc daily will bond w/ the Vit-A to provide protection for the eyes.
(Bodrum)
12/27/2014
Dear Timh,
Thank you for the response. You say, the recommended doses are labeled on the container. I don't buy those supplements here at stores. The main question I wanted to ask was:
How much Q10 should a 30-year-old female rp patient get daily?
The same question goes for A.L.A. Hope that clarifies.
Kind Regards, Mehmet
M: OK, I would start w/ 50mg 2 times daily for both ALA & CoQ10, after finishing the first bottle, up to 100 mg each 2x day, and again up to 300mg. To get the most out of your CoQ10 also supplement Vit-E & Selenium as these work together. The for-mentioned supplements will increase your body natural Glutathione levels. 3 mg Melatonin before retiring will also boost Glutathione antioxidant.
(Turkey)
01/16/2015
Dear Timh,
Thank you for the response.
She gets ALA (same will go for CoQ10) twice a day, 50mg each time for the first bottle (supposedly 30 days). Thus, 100mg per day for each element.
She gets ALA (same will go for CoQ10) twice a day, 100mg each time for the second bottle (supposedly 30 days). Thus, 200mg per day for each element.
She gets ALA (same will go for CoQ10) twice a day, 300mg each time for the second bottle (supposedly 30 days). Thus, 600mg per day for each element.
Is my understanding right? If so, after the third bottle, does she continue taking them the same amount as third bottle?
How much Vitamin E and Selenium should she intake per day in mg ?
Finally, regarding 3mg Melatonin, is that the daily amount for intake? What does retiring mean here, do you mean until getting old?
Kind regards, Mehmet
M: It is advised to take the ALA on empty stomach w/ liquids. Take the CoQ10 w/ 200mcg Selenium and 400iu Mixed Natural Tocopherols and/or Tocotreinols (Vit-E) w/ food as they work together. You can take these supplements indefinitely as they are not toxic and only good for the body, BUT you wish to see improvement in the eye condition. If no improvement is noted after 2 or 3 months, you will need to introduce the other nutrients I suggested earlier, and maybe cut back to the minimal dose to save money.
3mg Melatonin before retiring means before going to bed to go to sleep, is the nightly amount to be taken.
(Oaklanad, Ca. Usa)
03/19/2017
Hello and thanks for your information.
3 months ago I was diagnosed with vascular retina detatchement on my left eye and last night the same symptoms are developing on my right eye.
Will the suppliments listed above, (TimH to Mehmet), help my situation as well, and, is there anyother suggestions that you may have?
I'm 64 years old and am not ready to give up on getting my sight back.
Thank you so very much,
Jeannie
Turmeric
Are there any side effects of ingesting Turmeric? What other proven natural alternative cures are there that can slow down this eye disease?
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
I use turmeric, I tried some that was compounded with black pepper but I found it caused for me bruises and not the results I wanted. So I tried a related and more potent product more easily absorbed at 750mg-yes it has turmeric in it and is the basis of how and why it works but it is stronger in different ways, that works for me, it is to improve your cells and function, helps with anti-inflammatory properties. This has assisted my eyes with lifestyle changes too, paleo eating with support and tracking with Cronometer, rest and exercise with meditation and prayer daily. It does not go away overnight and you need to just start adding in things, it maybe easier as too much change can get tiresome and confusing.
Each person is unique, also plenty of fluids is crucial and good gut health so you can absorb nutrients, minimize drugs where you can, use only good sourced food based supplements that you need and remember food is best when you can digest well. Oral health tells a lot about ourselves as well as our eyes. For me with rescuing dogs and people, take the damage of a lifetime lets say 50 years of insult to the body so take 50 months of doing all the right things to get healthy as a guide line. So you will notice good change before that but don't stop there keep going and dont forget to always cleanse every 6 months. For me after 18 months I healed my cavities but still need to replace bad fillings.
My gut has begun to be manageable, my eye floaters are less and less eye pain, I have better stamina and less overall pain. My auto-immune numbers are cut in half and my skin is less sensitive to the sun and now I can tan healthfully of course, no sun bathing. My blood pressure is manageable as is stress. I hope something here helps you get a gage for your needs. Blessings and may God provide.
