Lysine
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single · Oral
Accepted Names (English)
4L-Lysine(common)Lysine(common)(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid(proper)L-Lysine(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
4L-Lysine(common)Lysine(common)(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid(proper)L-Lysine(proper)
Approved Health Claims
6- 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 Health Claims (Français)
6- 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
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 18 years and older | 1000–3000 milligrams | per day |
| Adults 18 years and older | 133–3000 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
1cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if
you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Goldman and Ausiello 2004).
Ingredients Covered
3Validate against the Lysine monograph
Check if your product meets all Lysine monograph requirements — doses, claims, cautions, and bilingual labels.
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