Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin A (mixed)
For the health condition: Conjunctivitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin A (mixed) has a traditional basis for use in supporting eye health, including conditions like conjunctivitis, but strong scientific validation for its direct therapeutic effect on conjunctivitis is limited. Historically, vitamin A deficiency has been associated with a range of ocular problems, most notably xerophthalmia and night blindness, and supplementation is well-established for preventing and treating these deficiency-related eye disorders. In some traditional and integrative practices, vitamin A has been used as an adjunctive support for general eye health, including in cases of conjunctivitis, under the presumption that it may enhance the integrity and function of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium. However, while vitamin A is crucial for maintaining healthy mucous membranes and immune function, there is little direct evidence from clinical trials to support its use specifically for the management of conjunctivitis (an inflammation of the conjunctiva, often caused by infection or allergy). Most published literature and guidelines recommend vitamin A supplementation primarily in populations at risk for deficiency, especially children in developing countries, where deficiency may predispose to eye infections or impair healing. Overall, while its use for conjunctivitis draws from traditional arguments about vitamin A's role in ocular health, clinical evidence justifying focused supplementation for this specific condition is weak.

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