Question 1

can i ask if l-lysine supplement safe to take with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Drug interaction: Checker shows no interactions btwn L-lysine and alcohol.

Question 2

can i use aciclovir and l-lysine together.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both Acyclovir (it's cousin valcylovir or valtrex) and the Amino Acid l-lysine are all common treatments for cold sores and should be safe to use together. Follow the directions of your doctor or the bottle's label.

Question 3

should i be taking l-lysine if i do not have a deficiency in it?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary.: In the United States, supplementation with L lysine is not necessary, since plenty is present in the diet. The preponderance of studies do not show benefit to taking supplemental L-lysine.  You can save your money. Good luck.

Question 4

why do i have to stop taking l-lysine, vitd3, and ultra mag a week before my surgery?

Accepted Answer

Check with provider: Often the surgeon recommendation is to stop supplements before a surgery in order to reduce any adverse events.  Sometimes there is a worry about drug to supplement interactions.  If you feel you need these during surgery then ask you provider for the specific reason not to take them and you might work out a solution

Question 5

what is the maximum dosage of l-lysine can i take at one time? i currently have pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

: Not sure exactly why you are taking l-lysine. If you truly have PR, you could treat with topical steroids. See a dermatologist for confirmation and proper treatment

Question 6

is it reasonable to take l-lysine capsules daily(about 1500mg) to prevent latent herpese viruses? any side-effects should i be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's not: necessarily effective.  l-lysine may decrease the number &amp; duration of HSV I (cold) sore outbreaks, but not necessarily HSV II (genital herpes).  l-lysine can increase the amount of calcium your body absorbs.  While food (like dairy) isn't a problem, a healthy young guy like you shouldn't take calcium supplements at the same time.  This includes calcium-containing  antacids.

Question 7

can i drink alcohol if i took l lysine ?

Accepted Answer

: It's not possible to predict what people may experience side effects from ingesting both of these compounds but side effects have been described depending upon the doses or amount of the substances.   I'm not a fan of supplements like l lysine as benefits from taking them are not proven. Your pharmacist will have more information about mixing l lysine &amp; alcohol.

Question 8

how many l lysine a day?

Accepted Answer

L (levo) lysine...: ...is a natural amino acid, present in greater or lesser amounts in all proteins. Sold as a health supplement, but there are no proved benefits. Sometimes recommended by some non-scientific sources for herpes, but lysine has no benefit in treating or preventing herpes outbreaks. The dose probably doesn't matter much; take whatever the label says. It would be difficult to take enough to be harmful.

Question 9

are there any side effects of l-lysine?

Accepted Answer

High doses, maybe: Deficiency symptoms might include stomach cramps, diarrhea, hair loss weight loss, poor concentration, reproductive problems, kidney stones. It can interact with a number of antibiotics to lethal effect.  It could cause severe allergic reactions, (swelling of lips and tongue, or throat closure, difficulty breathing) old people need it more than young.  Athletes use it.

Question 10

how much l-lysine should i take to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

L-lysine lose weight: L-lysine, an Amino Acid helps convert fatty acids to energy, Evidence isn’t strong enough to show that it is a  powerful fat burner to help  lose weight.
To Lose weight
Understand your hunger cues
Control the impulse to eat when you are not hungry Do not just eat, eat slow, converse with family and friends.
Exercise daily
Manage your stress
It is not WHAT you eat
IT IS WHAT is eating you!

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