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Lysine

3licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule

Health Canada Monographs

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LYSINE
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • 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
  • Helps to reduce the recurrence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection (e.g., cold sores)
  • Helps in collagen formation
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Source of an essential amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis and for the maintenance of good health)
  • The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older1000–3000 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older133–3000 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Goldman and Ausiello 2004).

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 mg4 licensed products
200 mg3 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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L-LysineShared monograph(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acidShared monographLYSINECovers this ingredientChitosanShared health claimsClamShared health claimsOysterShared health claimsPoliglusamShared health claimsPoly-beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucoseShared health claims

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