L-lysine is an essential amino acid for humans and therefore must be supplied in the diet. lysine's popularity as a nutritional supplement arose as a result of some studies suggesting that the amino acid may decrease the recurrence rate of some infected with herpes simplex virus.

Lysine deficiencies may include fatigue, moodiness, anemia, poor concentration, reproductive problems and slow development. L-Lysine supplementation helps maintain the health of the structural, circulatory and immune systems. For years, lysine has been considered in the treatment of herpes and cold sores, and more recently, has been attracting attention as a possible addition to the fast-growing list of muscle-building nutrients.

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Natural Food Sources For L-Lysine :

Certain proteins, such as those found in meat, poultry and milk are rich in L-lysine. Proteins found in grains, cereals and their products are typically low in L-lysine. For example, wheat is low in L-lysine; wheat germ, however, is rich in L-lysine. Small amounts of free L-lysine are found in vegetables, vegetable juices and in such fermented foods as miso and yogurt.

Lysine And Its Benefits :

Due to its high nutritional content, the benefits of L-lysine are many and varied:

L-lysine deficiencies are also related to the development of kidney stones, fatigue, nausea, irritability, poor appetite, anemia, and dizziness. L-lysine also reportedly has some effectiveness in treating migraine headaches.

L-Lysine is necessary for helping the immune system produce antibodies that are necessary for warding off viral infections, making it beneficial for treating herpes, cold sores, mouth ulcers, and fevers. L-Lysine is also beneficial for regulating glands, controlling acid/alkaline balance and assisting with the assimilation of all amino acids......