Lysine

Description

Lysine is an Essential, Basic Amino Acid.

Aging Process

 Lysine may help to prevent the Cross-Linking of the body’s endogenous Proteins () - this is one of the underlying manifestations of the Aging Process.

Cardiovascular System

 Anemia may occur as a result of Lysine deficiency.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Lysine, especially when used in conjunction with Vitamin C may help to prevent/repair Aneurysm.  ^[1]

 Lysine dose of 5,000 mg per day may help to reduce the symptoms of Angina.  ^[2]

 Lysine dose of 6,000 mg per day may help to prevent and reverse Atherosclerosis via the following mechanism:  ^[3]

  are a component of the Proteins of the Endothelium - the inner wall of Arteries.

 Lysyl Residues attract Lipoprotein (a) - a known contributory factor to the development of Atherosclerotic Plaque - Lipoprotein (a) readily adheres to these Lysyl Residues.

 Supplemental Lysine diverts Lipoprotein (a) from adhering to the Lysyl Residues in the Endothelium towards the Lysyl Residues contained in “free” Lysine in the bloodstream.

Cells

 Retarded Growth may occur as a result of Lysine deficiency.  Anecdotal Evidence 

Excretory System

 Lysine may help to prevent Kidney Stones (by preventing the excretion of Calcium - a component of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones - in the Urine).  ^[4] 

Eyes/Vision

 Eyes - Bloodshot may occur as a result of Lysine deficiency.  Anecdotal Evidence 

Hair

 Hair Loss may occur as a result of Lysine deficiency.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Lysine dose of 500 - 1,500 mg per day is claimed to enhance the effectiveness of other treatments for Male Pattern Baldness.  ^[5] 

Immune System

 Lysine may stimulate the production of Antibodies.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Lysine dose of 1,000 - 3,000 mg per day may accelerate the healing of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Virus, may reduce the severity of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Viruses and may reduce the number of recurrences of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Viruses:  ^[6]

 Lysine dose of 1,000 - 3,000 mg per day may accelerate the healing of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, may reduce the severity of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and may reduce the number of recurrences of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1.  Topical application of Lysine cream may accelerate the healing of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1.  ^[7]