About RTD

  • Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency.

  • Riboflavin is vitamin B2. It's found in a lot of common foods like eggs, milk and lean meats. Average adults only need 1-1.5mg per day.

  • Proteins in the body called Riboflavin transporters help to move vitamin b2 into the cells so it can help them convert food into energy. These riboflavin transporter proteins are damaged in people with RTD. Because of this, their cells aren't able to convert food into energy as well and causes a whole host of problems which can affect all parts of the body.

    Some people lose their hearing, their vision, their ability to breathe on their own, and their ability to walk and move.

  • RTD is a genetic disorder caused by the SLC52 gene. It is an autonomal recessive disorder which means a baby born with RTD inherits one mutated SLC52 gene from the father and one from the mother. (see image)

  • Treatment can vary greatly depending on how the disease presents itself in each individual. However, treatment for everyone with RTD includes high doses of riboflavin. For example, Tommy takes 1200mg per day. (average adults need 1-1.5mg! His daily intake would be enough for us to live for 3 years!)

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About the Cure RTD Foundation

The Cure RTD Foundation is a global volunteer organization dedicated to saving lives through education, advances in treatment, and the search for a cure for Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency (RTD).  The Cure RTD Foundation is a public, 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt organization based in the United States.  The foundation was launched in 2016 by families affected by RTD that made the unanimous decision to work together towards a common goal of a cure for RTD.
"We pursue the most innovative research and make sure that it receives proper funding through directly funding research.
We create an informed public and educated patient community to increase early diagnosis and ensure life-saving treatment.
We provide relentless support to families, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
We build collaborations with organizations dedicated to advancing treatments for RTD.
We will not rest until we’ve achieved victory — a world in which everyone with RTD receives the necessary treatment to live a long and full life."

Image from the Cure RTD Facebook Page