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Lysine

Monograph
974products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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L-Lysine(common)Lysine(common)(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid(proper)L-Lysine(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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L-Lysine(common)Lysine(common)Acide (S)-2,6-diaminohexanoïque(proper)L-Lysine(proper)

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 Health Claims (Français)

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  • Aide à la formation du collagène
  • Aide à réduire la récurrence de l'infection au virus herpès simplex (VHS) (par ex., boutons de fièvre/feu sauvage)
  • Source d'un/Un acide aminé essentiel jouant un rôle dans la synthèse des protéines musculaires
  • Source d'un/Un acide aminé essentiel pour le maintien d'une bonne santé

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

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 breastfeedingApplies to: Products providing more than 300 mg of lysine, per day

Ingredients Covered

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(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acidL-LysineLysine

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