NOW Foods L-Lysine 1000mg Tablets (100's pack) is a high-potency, pharmaceutical-grade essential amino acid supplement. Because the human body cannot naturally synthesize L-Lysine, it must be acquired through a balanced diet or daily supplementation. It plays an important role in immune defense, tissue repair, and structural protein formation.
Product Specification
- Active Ingredient: Each individual tablet contains 1,000mg of L-Lysine (from 1,270mg of L-Lysine Hydrochloride).
- Primary Indications:
- Immune & Viral Defense: Frequently utilized to suppress and prevent outbreaks of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), such as cold sores and fever blisters.
- Collagen Synthesis: Required to produce and maintain structural collagen and elastin proteins, which form connective tissues, skin, tendons, cartilage, and bones.
- Metabolism & Energy: Acts as a biological precursor to L-carnitine, an amino acid needed for cellular fat metabolism and energy production.
- Calcium Absorption: Enhances how effectively the stomach absorbs calcium, promoting stronger bone matrix density.
How to Use
- Administration Instructions:
- Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
- Empty Stomach: For optimal bioavailability and absorption, take it on an empty stomach or between meals. Taking amino acids with protein-heavy meals can cause them to compete for intestinal absorption pathways.
- Standard Adult Dosing Guidance:
- Daily Maintenance: Take 1 tablet 1 to 2 times daily.
- Active Cold Sore Outbreak: Under direct clinical guidance, some users temporarily increase the dose during active flare-ups before returning to a standard 1,000mg maintenance dose.
- Adherence: Take consistently if using it to manage recurrent viral sores. Skipping doses may allow viral replication to trigger a flare-up.
Precautions & Disclaimer
- Arginine Balance: L-Lysine works by directly competing with another amino acid called L-Arginine, which viral cells need to replicate. If taking lysine for cold sores, avoid high dietary intake of arginine-rich foods (like chocolate, nuts, and seeds).
- Kidney & Liver Performance: While safe for general use, individuals with severe kidney or liver disease should consult a doctor before starting daily high-dose amino acid therapy to ensure proper nitrogen clearance.
- Pregnancy & Nursing: Consult a healthcare provider before using if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or actively breastfeeding, as clinical safety profiles for high-dose isolated amino acids are limited during pregnancy.
- Side Effects: Highly tolerated because excess amino acids are filtered out naturally. Extremely high doses can occasionally trigger mild stomach cramps, nausea, or transit diarrhea
