General Research
Model: human
The clinical research on the effect of hydrogen-rich water on primary retinitis pigmentosa
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Hydrogen-Rich Water: A Promising Treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa
A recent study found that drinking hydrogen-rich water can improve vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the retina. The study suggests that hydrogen-rich water may be a promising treatment for the condition. With its antioxidant properties, hydrogen-rich water may help protect the retina from damage caused by free radicals.
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Publish Year 2023 Country China Rank Positive Journal Heliyon Primary Topic Eye Secondary TopicRetinal Injury Model Human Tertiary TopicRetinitis Pigmentosa Vehicle Water (Dissolved) pH Neutral Application Ingestion Comparison Complement
Methods
Results: In total, 24 eyes of 13 patients with RP (3 males and 10 females aged-27-65 years old, were enrolled in the study. The BCVA after HRW drinking was 0.34 ± 0.25, which was statistically improved compared with that before (P 0.05). The amplitudes of the b-wave in Dark-adaptation 0.01 response, a and b waves in Dark-adaptation 3.0 response, the Dark-adaptation Ops total wave, a and b waves in Light-adaptation 3.0 response, and the Light-adaptation Flicker response of electroretinogram (ERG) were significantly higher than those before HRW drinking (all P < 0.05). The corresponding peak times iwere mproved to some extent compared to those before HRW consumption (all P 0.05), while the data from the 15' PVEP were statistically different (P 0.05).
Results
Conclusion: Short-term HRW drinking slightly improved visual function in patients with primary RP, whereas no significant improvement was found in the thickness of the retina and choroid. Keywords: Choroid; Electrophysiology; Hydrogen-rich water; Retina; Retinitis pigmentosa.