Natural Medicines Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 5, 02/19/2009

Question

My patient is asking if they can take vitamin A supplements to improve eye sight. How can vitamin A improve eye sight and is it safe?

Answer

Vitamin A (also called all-trans-retinol or all-trans-retinoic acid) is a well-known fat soluble vitamin found in many foods and dietary supplements.  Vitamin A has been shown to be useful in helping with nighttime vision, but not daytime vision......To read the full answer please LOGIN or SUBSCRIBE NOW.