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Medical Conditions - Lysine

Lysine is an aliphatic essential amino acid meaning the human body cannot produce it. Lysine plays a critical role in proteinogenesis and carnitine production. Lysine is found in certain food items like eggs, poultry, soy, peas, beans, meat, fish, etc. Increased lysine causes neurological disorders, and deficiency leads to connective tissue disorders and problems with fatty acid metabolism.

All lysine Q&A

Will taking L-Lysine everyday cause any side-effect?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is safe to take it daily upto 5 gm. It has shown positive effects in depression, wound healing and is good for skin and hair as well. Excess can cause gastric upset.

Is it safe to take alpha-lipoic acid and L-lysine together?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you are concerned about the drug to drug interactions and also L-lysine role in helping dizziness.

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