NOW Supplements, L-Lysine (L-Lysine Hydrochloride) 500 mg, Amino Acid, 250 Tablets

For Oral Herpes (Cold Sores)

My last cold sore breakout was 1.5 years ago. After then, I had started taking these supplements for the purpose of preventing future outbreaks. I typically experience a cold sore outbreak roughly once every six months but I've been mostly clear with the exception of a short and very tame outbreak on my lower lip last week. Needless to say, I'm happier now that I have less cold sore episodes. It's entirely possible that my improved condition and the use of this product are unrelated, but I choose to believe otherwise. I recommend taking this supplement daily if you experience cold sores

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A pharmacist recommended L-Lysine when I had a very bad case of …

A pharmacist recommended L-Lysine when I had a very bad case of bronchitis after moving to NYC to work on my doctorate degree in voice. I had been coughing so much which is definitely not good for a singer! An essential amino-acid, it is very good for stress. I heartily recommend it to all in stressful situations and to help general health

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Sherri

My mother-in-law recommend this because I had the shingles and it has helped a lot. I will be ordering this product again

41 persons found it helpful

Great stuff for “cold sores”

As somebody who suffers from cold sores on my lips, this stuff is a life saver. I always buy one bottle of the 250 count, 500mg tablets and one bottle of the 100 count, 1000mg tablets at the same time (repeat customer here). I take one 500mg tablet every morning as preventative maintenance and I barely ever get the cold sores anymore. But of course mother nature always comes through during times of high stress (when you want a cold sore the least) and I can always tell when I'm about to get one. That's when I start popping the 1000mg tablets; I'll take about 6 of them throughout the day in place of the daily 500mg tablets. I only have to do this for 2-3 days and the cold sore never gets the chance to rear it's ugly head. I guess I should post a little disclaimer here: I'm no medical expert and I have no idea how much L-Lysine is safe to take on a daily basis. I'm not necessarily recommending you take the same amount of this medication as I do when you get a cold sore, I'm only telling you what works for me. For all I know it's entirely safe, but I would recommend doing some research or talking to your doctor before taking a large amount of anything (of course)

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Now Foods L-Lysine 500mg, 250 Tablets

I take one of these a day for canker sores (sores inside the mouth) lysine plays many significant roles in the human body. It is crucial for the proper absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. It also helps in conserving calcium. It facilitates the production of enzymes, hormones and antibodies and assists in the formation of muscle protein. Lysine aids in the synthesis of collagen, an important constituent of bones and connective tissues. Besides this, L-lysine benefits involve stimulating the production of creatinine, which is responsible for converting fatty acids into energy. In the process, the level of cholesterol, especially the harmful LDL cholesterol, reduces in the body. An elevated level of LDL cholesterol is associated with the increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries due to deposition of fats inside the arterial wall)

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Great product!

I am a fan of NOW products so I did not hesitate to purchase this product, the Lysine tablets. I have a problem with sensitivity to many food products (especially acidic foods) and am constantly fighting mouth sores (canker-type) with many foods and even some toothpastes (mint does a job on me). Lysine tablets take care of that problem, with two per day intake for a couple days (or so, depending upon the intensity of the breakout inside my mouth). I am delighted to have found these NOW Lysine tablets, needless to say

13 persons found it helpful

they itch like mad crazy

I am incredibly prone to cold sores (especially during the start of a cycle - because yes I'm that lucky.) I don't just get a tiny little cold sore that's a minor irritation. These suckers spread across my entire lip, they itch like mad crazy, blister like someone lit my face on fire and take a good 10 days to heal. Then one of my friends mentioned that taking Lysine helps reduce the duration of time it takes for a cold sore to go away. So when I'd get one, I'd pound the lysine and sure enough, the cold sore would either go away or shrink down to a tiny little thing that was barely noticeable. Once I realized it was working, I decided to take Lysine regularly, and I no longer get cold sores. YAY

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Tired and moody

Although I literally could not find any negative side effects reviews, I was down in the dumps and tired all the time while taking these. I finally put two and two together and stopped the lysine. Within two days, I was feeling back to normal. Just a fyi .

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Miracle cure for canine papilloma virus

Our 6 month old boxer puppy had been suffering from canine papilloma virus for almost 3 months. She had huge warts all over her face, including some inside her mouth that made it difficult for her to eat. They bled constantly, making a mess and making her miserable. After reading about L-Lysine online as a possible remedy, I purchased these. Within 2 days the warts had started shrinking noticeably, and they were gone completely within a week

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Can't complain at all

Well I take Lysin supplements regularly and i was shopping around for cheaper alternatives when I ran across Now Food Supplements. They have some of the least expensive supplements on the market. This is more cost effective than purchasing Lysin from GNC. P.S. - i notice that a lot of people take these for a variety of reasons but be carful not to overdose on Lysin. You can generate some really bad side effects taking more than 2500mg a day. Granted this is size dependent (body mass). Some may be able to get away with 3200mg a day. I try to keep my intake between 1500 and 2000mg a day and I workout and weight train a lot

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