Product Details

Lysine is classified as being an essential amino acid for human health. This means that lysine has to be consumed in adequate amount in the diet and cannot be synthesized from other amino acids in the body. Lysine is found in highest concentrations in animal protein sources such as meat and dairy. Lower amounts are found in proteins from grain products such as corn and wheat. Lysine is required by the body for many functions, including the synthesis of various connective tissues such as skin, collagen, elastin and bone. Lysine is also required for the synthesis of carnitine, a non‑essential amino acid that assists in the conversion of fatty acids to energy. This is an important function for the health of the immune system and especially important for antiviral activity. This is one of the reasons that lysine has benefit in treating the herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections also known as cold sores. Lysine has also been shown 

Active Ingredients 

Each capsule contains:

(2S)‑2,6‑Diaminohexanoic Acid (l‑Lysine)............. 500 mg

Contains no: Preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, yeast, wheat, gluten, salt, dairy, egg, sugar or starch.

L-Lysine SAP contains 90 capsules per bottle.

Adult Dosage

For prevention of herpetic outbreaks or for bone health, take 1 capsule twice per day with food. 

For active herpetic infections, take 2 capsules three times a day with meal until lesions are healed.

Indications

L-Lysine SAP can be used as a preventative treatment for patients with recurrent herpes simplex infections; 

L-Lysine SAP can be used to treat herpes simplex infections to reduce the duration of the outbreak; 

L-Lysine SAP may aid in the prevention of bone loss, as it increases calcium absorption and reduces calcium excretion.

Safety

Lysine in the diet is considered safe. Patients with kidney or liver function concern should speak with their health care practitioner before taking lysine. 

Do not use if pregnant or breast‑feeding.

Purity, Cleanliness, And Stability

Third‑party testing is performed on finished product to ensure L-Lysine SAP is free of heavy metals, pesticides, volatile organics and other impurities.