Lysine
Overview
Lysine is an amino acid commonly paired with Vitamin C in many supplements. While an essential amino acid it does not hold much promise as a supplement beyond reducing the symptoms of herpes simplex.
Benefits
Lysine is most often used for Muscle Gain & Exercise. It is linked to 1 condition and outcome.
How it works
To supplement Lysine to reduce symptoms of herpes simplex, take up to 2g of lysine daily in divided doses with meals. It should be noted that ingesting supplemental L-arginine at this time will be counterproductive for this purpose and, if the diet is modified to increase lysine intake, then L-arginine should be controlled.
Side effects
To supplement Lysine to reduce symptoms of herpes simplex, take up to 2g of lysine daily in divided doses with meals. It should be noted that ingesting supplemental L-arginine at this time will be counterproductive for this purpose and, if the diet is modified to increase lysine intake, then L-arginine should be controlled.
Dosage
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FAQs
What is Lysine?
Lysine is an amino acid commonly paired with Vitamin C in many supplements.
What are the benefits of Lysine?
Lysine is primarily used to reduce the symptoms of herpes simplex.
What is the recommended dosage for Lysine?
To supplement Lysine to reduce symptoms of herpes simplex, take up to 2g of lysine daily in divided doses with meals.
Are there any side effects of Lysine?
There are no specific side effects listed, but it is advised to avoid L-arginine supplementation during lysine use.
