Lysine | L Lysine Amino Acid
Uses and Benefits of Lysine
- Vital in the production of carnitine
- Helps turn fatty acids into energy
- Helps the body absorb calcium
- Helps with the body’s production of collagen
- Some evidence shows it may help with the treatment and prevention of herpes
What You Are Buying
The lysine we sell is officially certified and comes with a certificate of analysis detailing the product’s composition along with other quality characteristics.
The lysine itself is a granular powder with a slightly bitter taste.
Usage, Dosage and Side Effects of Lysine
How |
Lysine can be taken by mouth or applied directly to the skin. |
When |
Lysine can be taken at any time of the day. |
Dose |
For treating cold sores 1000mg should be taken three times a day. |
Side Effects |
Lysine is considered likely safe, however it can cause stomach pain and diarrhoea if taken in excessive doses. |
Information on Lysine
Lysine is an essential amino acid that is vital for the production of carnitine. Carnitine is useful for increasing the red blood count in people who have serious kidney disease.
By helping the body absorb calcium it may help reduce the effects of osteoporosis when taken with a calcium supplement. This makes is particularly useful for anyone with brittle bones or a calcium deficiency. A study was done in Italy by R. Civitelli at the institute of medical pathology into the effectiveness of lysine found that it had both a therapeutic and preventative effects on people who were either suffering from or in the early stages of osteoporosis.
A study published in the April 2007 edition of the Biomedical Research journal stated that the combination of Lysine and Arginine can be used to relieve mental stress and anxiety.
