Lysine

Monograph
977products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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L-Lysine(common)Lysine(common)(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid(proper)L-Lysine(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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L-Lysine(common)Lysine(common)(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid(proper)L-Lysine(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • Source of an/An essential amino acid for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of an/An essential amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis
  • Helps to reduce the recurrence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection (e.g., cold sores)
  • Helps in collagen formation
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Source of an essential amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis and for the maintenance of good health)
  • The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Source of an/An essential amino acid for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of an/An essential amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis
  • Helps to reduce the recurrence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection (e.g., cold sores)
  • Helps in collagen formation
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Source of an essential amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis and for the maintenance of good health)
  • The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older1000–3000 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older133–3000 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Goldman and Ausiello 2004).

Ingredients Covered

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(S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acidL-LysineLysine

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