L-Lysine Benefits & Uses

L-Lysine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Other Benefits

Cold Sores (Read More - Home remedies for cold sores or fever blisters)

L-Lysine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

L-Lysine Related Warnings

Is the use of L-Lysine safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of L-Lysine for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of L-Lysine safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of L-Lysine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of L-Lysine on the Kidneys?

L-Lysine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of L-Lysine on the Liver?

L-Lysine is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of L-Lysine on the Heart?

Using L-Lysine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

L-Lysine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take L-Lysine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Osteoporosis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about L-Lysine

Is this L-Lysine habit forming or addictive?

L-Lysine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking L-Lysine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take L-Lysine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

L-Lysine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

L-Lysine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and L-Lysine

You can take L-Lysine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and L-Lysine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of L-Lysine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown