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L-Lysine

943licensed products
1 monograph
Powder, Capsule, Tablet +2

Health Canada Monographs

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LYSINE
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • Helps in collagen formation
  • Helps to reduce the recurrence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection (e.g., cold sores)
  • Source of an/An essential amino acid for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of an/An essential amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Other uses
133–3000 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Reduce the recurrence of HSV infection
1000–3000 milligramsper day

Alternative Names

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L-Lysine(common)Lysine(common)(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acidL-Lysine

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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500 mg107 licensed products
40 mg70 licensed products
1000 mg65 licensed products
40 milligrams56 licensed products
150 mg51 licensed products
100 mg47 licensed products
50 mg42 licensed products
250 mg35 licensed products
300 mg33 licensed products
500 milligrams28 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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LysineShared monograph(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acidShared monographVitamin CCo-occurs in 261 productsL-MethionineCo-occurs in 225 productsL-ThreonineCo-occurs in 220 productsL-ValineCo-occurs in 209 productsL-LeucineCo-occurs in 204 productsL-IsoleucineCo-occurs in 197 products

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