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I get hsv1 cold sores, but still want to eat some argenine rich food. if i ate rice could i counterbalance it by eating lysine rich foods like yogurt?
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Irrelevant: There no cure for HSV infection and often stress is an aggravating factor, but not food. Cold sores generally clear up without treatment within 10-14 days. Good luck
Answered 6/21/2014
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