Lysine

What is Lysine?

Lysine is an essential amino acid that is well known for its antiviral properties. It helps prevent outbreaks of herpes and cold sores, and is needed for hormone production and the growth and maintenance of bones in both children and adults.

Advantages of Lysine:-

1. Lysine is involved in the production off antibodies for a strong, healthy immune system, which may be part of the reason it is so effective at fighting herpes viruses.

2. Lysine also helps prevent the body’s absorption of the amino acid arginine, which the herpes virus must have in order to replicate.

3. Studies have shown that taking supplemental L-lysine in combination with vitamin Cand flavonoids can effectively fight and/or prevent herpes outbreaks.

4. Lysine supplements have also been used to prevent eruptions of shingles, a blistering condition that is caused by the herpes varicella-zoster.

5. Lysine also helps herpes and cold sores heal more quickly. This amino acid promotes the formation of both collagen and muscle protein, and may help speed recovery from surgery and sports injuries as well.

6. Lysine is one of the essential amino acids, which means it cannot be manufactured in the body and must be obtained from dietary sources. Good sources of lysine include cheese, eggs, fish, lima beans, milk, potatoes, red meat, soy products, and yeast.

Most people get enough lysine from their diet, but there have been recorded cases of lysine deficiency, particularly in those that have a low-protein diet or eating disorder.

Lysine supplements are available in Nutricharge. Nutricharge  comes in tablet form. The usual dose is 50 milligrams each day in Nutricharge capsules.

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