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2,6-Diaminohexanoic Acid
Description
Lysine is an essential amino acid and should be part of your daily diet. It is a vital building block for all proteins, aids in calcium absorption, and helps maintain a normal nitrogen balance.
Lysine is needed for tissue repair, proper growth, and bone development in children. It also aids in collagen formation, antibody production, and hormone and enzyme production.
Lysine is required for growth of muscle tissue.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Lysine lowers high cholesterol levels and promotes mental acuity. It is good for recovering from sports injuries and surgery. Lysine also helps treat fighting cold sores and other herpes simplex infections.
Some conditions that lysine may help prevent or treat include anemia, blood-shot eyes, lack of concentration, enzyme disorders, some fertility problems, hair loss, low energy levels, and a poor appetite.
Source
Ideal sources of lysine include amaranth, cheese, chicken, eggs, fish, lima beans, milk, red meat, potatoes, soy, yeast, and all protein-rich foods. High concentrations of lysine are found in chicken, at 89mg per gram of protein. Skim milk ranks second, at 77.5 mg/g and cooked soy beans and carrots are tied for third at 69 mg/g.
Lysine is also found as part of a multi-amino acid complex and protein powder supplements. It is also available as an individual supplement, mostly to treat cold sores and herpes simplex infection. Depending on the country in which you live, lysine may also be available as an isolated supplement in capsule or tablet form. You may require a prescription.
Optimal Absorption
For optimal absorption, do not overcook foods.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
There is no known toxicity.
If supplementing, do not exceed 500mg daily unless advised by your naturopath or other health practitioner.
It is not recommended to take a single amino acid for an extended period of time without supplementing with other amino acids as well. Long-term isolated amino acid supplementation can create an imbalance in the body.
Ailment / Situation Listing
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