Amino Acid for Antiviral Activity (Science-Based)
Lysine is classified as an essential amino acid for human health. This means that lysine must be consumed in adequate amounts through the diet and cannot be synthesized from other amino acids in the body.
Lysine is required by the body for many functions, including the synthesis of various connective tissues such as skin, collagen, elastin, and bones.
Lysine is also required for the synthesis of carnitine, a non-essential amino acid that aids in the conversion of fatty acids into energy. This is an important function for immune system health and is particularly important for antiviral activity. This is one reason why lysine is beneficial in treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, also known as cold sores.
Lysine has also been shown to aid calcium absorption and decrease the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.
Adults: Take 2 capsules one to three times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 6 months.
Medicinal ingredients (per capsule): ʟ-Lysine (from ʟ-lysine hydrochloride) 500 mg Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetable magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide in a capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.
