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Lysine

2licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule

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

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Lysine until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingLYSINE · Products providing more than 300 mg of lysine, per day

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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50 mg1 licensed products
200 mg1 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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L-LysineShared monograph(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acidShared monographLYSINECovers this ingredient

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