Lysine

Oral Uses

• Cold sores

  Lysine inhibits herpes virus growth; reduces duration, severity and recurrences; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• General herpes virus infection

  Lysine inhibits herpes virus growth; reduces duration, severity and recurrences; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Genital herpes

  Lysine inhibits herpes virus growth; reduces duration, severity and recurrences; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Canker sores

  Lysine reduces duration, severity and recurrences; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Shingles

  Lysine inhibits virus growth; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Bell's palsy

  Lysine alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Osteoporosis

  Lysine increases calcium absorption and reduces calcium excretion; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.0-1.5 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with calcium.

Oral Actions

• Action - Antiviral

  Lysine is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 1.5-3.0 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

• Cold sores

  Lysine reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Apply a cream containing lysine 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• General herpes virus infection

  Lysine reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Apply a cream containing lysine 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Genital herpes

  Lysine alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply a cream containing lysine 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Shingles

  Lysine reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Apply a cream containing lysine 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

• Action - Antiviral

  Lysine is an antiviral; fights virus. Apply a cream containing lysine 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1.5-3.0 g of lysine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. High dosages of lysine may cause arginine deficiency or high cholesterol, high triglycerides and gallstones. Arginine may counteract the benefits of lysine. Use with caution if you have kidney or liver conditions.

Available Forms

Lysine is available in capsule, tablet, ointment or powder form.