NutraLife Lysine 1000mg (30s)Lysine for Cold Sores fact sheet.
Lysine is an essential amino acid - it cannot be synthesized in the body and must be sourced from the diet. Lysine 1000 provides 1000mg (1g) of pure lysine in an easy-to-swallow tablet. Pack size: 30 tablets Beneficial For: - Supporting the body's skin repair processes
- Assists in the temporary relief of the symptoms of cold sores
- Wound healing, especially of the lips
Key and Unique Features: - Provides high strength 1000mg of L-Lysine in each tablet
- Supports wound healing and repair of blistered, ulcered lesions
- Assists immune function
- Assists calcium absorbtion
Contains: Lysine Hydrochloride - 1g (1000mg) Contraindications: Due to a lack of information, Lysine should not be taken by Pregnant or Lactating women. FAQ:Q What is Lysine? A Lysine is an essential amino acid that the human body cannot synthesize, therefore it must be supplied by the diet on a daily basis. Food sources include animal proteins such as meat and poultry, and it is found in smaller quanitities in eggs, beans and dairy products.
Q How does Lysine help protect against cold sores? A Studies have shown that an increased intake of Lysine may help reduce the multiplication of the cold sore virus (Herpes simplex. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. They first appear three to ten days after exposure and may last up to three weeks.
Q When should I start taking Lysine 1000? A Lysine can be taken at the very onset of a cold sore developing and continued until the lesion has completely healed. Lysine may also be taken on a daily basis to help strengthen defences against recurring infection. |