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- One of nine essential amino acids
- Convenient dietary supplement
- Vegan formulation
- Made in the UK
Description
L-Lysine, vegan source amino acid.
Safety: No toxicity issues reported
Dosage: Herpes Simplex prevention: 1000-3000mg/day. Herpes Simplex acute treatment minimum of 3000mg/day in divided doses throughout the day away from foods4. Osteoporosis: 400-800mg/day with calcium supplementation. Safe for 12 years onwards.
Potential Applications: cold sores, shingles, genital herpes, hearth health, osteoporosis and anxiety.
Known Contraindications: Individuals with renal or hepatic failure are contraindicated as lysine metabolism occurs in the liver.
Pregnancy & Lactation: No safety data for supplementation levels of L-lysine during pregnancy or lactation, however, dietary levels are deemed safe.
Useful Links: Lysine’s anti-viral qualities may be further enhanced when used with vitamin C and or immune stimulating herbs such as Echinacea.
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Ingredients
Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
One capsule provides:
Ingredient | Weight | %EC NRV |
L-Lysine | 500mg | |
in a base of alfalfa, spirulina and bilberry |