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L-Lysine
amino-acids · Collagen · herpes prevention · immune · calcium absorption
L-Lysine is an essential amino acid critical for collagen synthesis and immune function. Strong evidence for reducing frequency and severity of herpes simplex outbreaks by competing with arginine.
⏱️ Timing & dosage for L-Lysine
Best time to take
Morning fasted or spread throughout day for herpes prevention
Suggested dose
500–3,000mg daily; 1g 3x daily for herpes prevention
✅ Benefits of L-Lysine
- •Herpes simplex outbreak prevention
- •Collagen synthesis
- •Calcium absorption improvement
- •Immune function
- •Anxiety reduction (some evidence)
⚠️ Side effects & risks
- •May cause nausea at high doses on empty stomach
- •High doses may raise cholesterol theoretically
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