User Reviews for lysine

I take Lysine 500 mg when I feel a cold sore started, usually I know when one is coming by a bad mood/funk that sets in a day or two before the actual sore. One of the Lysine tabs knocks it out in less than 12 hours for me.One tab is usually enough for each flare up. Was taking Valtrex at great expense: that didn't work as well as Lysine.

My doctor told me to take it along with a zinc tablet. I only use them when I feel a cold sore coming on. Works like a charm!

I seriously urge anyone not to take this for hsv-2. It completely depletes your bodies own ability to fight the virus making outbreaks an almost constant battle that you'll wish you never started. Let your body build immunity on its own and do not become dependant on this. One missed dose and the virus outsmarts it so the lysine cannot regain control. It is not worth it. It has completely ruined my whole quality of life. Please do not be tempted into thinking it will work short-term as it becomes a never ending battle.Read More Read Less

I had very limited success controlling outbreaks on antivirals prescribed by doctors. After researching alternatives to this standard treatment, I discovered lots of great information about lysine. I take 1000mg morning

I was diagnosed 10 years ago , my husband now, gave it to me not knowing he had it. My obgyn discovered I had it and ran some tests. Afterwards she told me to take LLysine 1000mg daily to keep the virus at bay. Itâ??s been 10 years, I take daily dose 1000mg and I have never had an outbreak. As far as I know there are no side effects. Iâ??m 49 years old and Iâ??m in better shape now then I was in my 30.s.

This is the only natural remedy I have used and can say works for sure. I take two tablets at first tingle of the sore and several through the day until in healing phase. I use as preventative if I am sick or run down. Note that the tablets will not work if the product is expired. Possibly they are also less effective if not stored in the fridge.

I used to be plagued with cold sores on my lips until a nurse advised me to take lysin. That was 7 years ago and I have never had a cold sore since. Take one tablet daily. No side effects whatsoever. Wonderful product!

OK, it does work for cold sores BUT, when I slathered some on at night, I woke up with very swollen lips. O must be allergic to it.

Lysine has been great for me, I used to get outbreaks every other month but then started taking it daily and they stopped, BUT these are dangerous to take too much a day! Only take them if you sense one coming on or if you have one, taking it daily can do a lot of damage to your kidneys and cause you all kind of problems! Now I only take 1000mg if I sense one and it doesn’t show, I know they really suck but don’t use them too much!

L lysine (500mg/day) has helped me immensely with symptoms of anxiety and ptsd. It has helped me feel more upbeat and outgoing and social and has also given me more of a sense of physical well being.

As preventive to cold sores. Controling lysine and arginine rich food intake also helps. To prevent cold sore outbreaks arginine should never be consumed in excess to lysine. Cutting seeds, nuts, chocolate, etc. also helps because they have a lot of arginine. So l-lysine suplement helps to balance daily intake. 1000 mg is the correct daily dose for most people according to body weight. More than 1000 mg daily should be taken only if necessary and for little time.

As preventive to cold sores. Controling lysine and arginine rich food intake also helps. To prevent cold sore outbreaks arginine should never be consumed in excess to lysine. Cutting seeds, nuts, chocolate, etc. also helps because they have a lot of arginine. So l-lysine suplement helps to balance daily intake. 1 mg is the correct daily dose for most people according to body weight. More than 1 mg daily should be taken only if necessary and for little time.

Started taking 4000mg per day a month ago and have had increased abdomenal pain since. Just got lab work done which indicates mild intestinal bleeding. And I got a cold sore last week! Be careful with L-Lysine

I usually use lysine powder because it is cheaper, and tablets when traveling for convenience. Is is simple and effective, provided I increase the dose when I am stressed or exhausted. outbreaks are now rare and less severe. EFT tapping is effective to reduce stress and aids in prevention. Large doses 3+ grams 4 x daily at the first tingle will usually prevent an outbreak. Zinc, vitamin C and B and E have some benefit as well, but Lysine is king!

I’m a 25 year old woman who regrets not taking Lysine sooner! It’s a miracle supplement. I used to get cold sores every 6 weeks it seemed like.... I started taking one Lysine pill a day and I haven’t had a cold sore in over a year!! I highly recommend Lysine. I’m so much more confident.

I believe this helps for depression. I have been taking this supplement for at least 20 years and have noticed mood elevation when I do take 4-5 thousand milligrams a day. I used to cry more when I didnt take it but now that I have aged more I notice more anger and frustration when I dont take it. Its a much more balanced quality of life for me when I take this supplement.

40 years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes while being pregnant. This virus can be fatal to babies during birth should a lesion be present. I have been taking lysine ever since. My delivery was without lesions as I had repeated cultures taken prior to delivery. I have had to increase my dosage over time. Initially I was able to keep the virus dormant with only 500 mg. When lesions erupted on that dose, I began with 500 mg twice a day. Now, 40 years later, I am taking 1500 mg a day. In my opinion, keeping the virus in a hostile environment due to higher levels of lysine than arginine, is much less intrusive than taking the prescribed anti-viral medicines over a lifetime.Read More Read Less

Been taking for over 2 years and no cold sores. I take one a day as a preventative. This is my wonder drug as nothing else worked including a prescription drug.