Question 1

do l-lysine works for herpes?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but uproven: There are some non-medical "treatments" such as lysine that may lower the frequency of outbreaks, and some over-the-counter medications that can help with healing of cold sores. There are usually only a handful of research studies on each product, which doesn't mean much in the medical world. A patient can collect information and visit his doctor to see if any of the "treatments" are worth trying.

Question 2

is l-lysine 1000 mg , good to take when you have genital herpes? heal faster? etc? thank you

Accepted Answer

L-Lysine ; Herpes: L-lysine can inhibit outbreaks of herpes, but there are other drugs that can be used to facilitate herpes healing and prevention such as zovirax and valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 3

i take 500 mg of l-lysine daily to suppress herpes 2. is it ok to take l-lysine with birth control (loestrin fe)?

Accepted Answer

Should be OK: However that, there is no scientific evidence that anything but anti virals can reduce recurrence of hsv.

Question 4

what dosage of l-lysine should you give to a child 9 yrs old?

Accepted Answer

Supplement: of this essential amino acid is required if diet is inadequate
giving milk cheese an green sprouts are very rich in this amino acid
if you are vegan ,the dose for your 9 yr old is 40-60mg/kg /day

Question 5

what dosage of l lysine for cold  sores prevention?

Accepted Answer

1000-3000 mg/day: There have been only a few studies on this. They do show that l-lysine is highly effective for preventing cold sores. Some studies used doses of 1000 mg 3x/day while others used as little as 1000 mg/day. I usually advise 1500 mg/day. If you still get cold sores try raising the dose- lysine is quite safe.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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!

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

can l-lysine prevent miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Not to my knowledge: Highly unlikely

double check with your doc also.

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