An essential amino acid
Lysine is an Essential Amino Acid, found in large quantities in muscle tissues and little in vegetarian foods. Only Glutamic Acid and Aspartic Acid are as concentrated as Lysine in muscles. Normal Lysine metabolism is dependent upon many nutrients including Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Glutamic Acid and Iron. Lysine takes part in Bone Growth by means of aiding Calcium absorption, and it also has a role in Collagen integrity. Lysine is the precursor for the important Amino Acid Citrulline.
Studies suggest that lysine may be helpful in controlling herpes simplex-related infections, which is the virus that causes cold sores.
Lysine is abundant in animal based foodstuffs such as red meat but found in much lower quantities in most vegetables. Hence, low dietary intakes are frequently seen in vegetarians.
Like all amino acids it functions as a building block for proteins. Proteins are essential for the formation of cells and are also involved in the biochemical structure of hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters and antibodies.
Recommended dosage: 1 to 2 tablets daily with water or fruit juice. An amino acid is best taken half an hour before any meal or at bedtime.
Caution: Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding.
| Product Specifications | |
| Typically per tablet: | |
| L-Lysine | 500mg |
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| Encapsulated with: | |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose, | |
| Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, | |
| Magnesium Stearate. | |
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| Disintegration time: Less than 1 hour. | |
