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.

  
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Can L-Lysine be taken everyday?

Query: Hi doctor, Please tell me whether L-Lysine is safe to take every day or not.  Read Full »


Answer: 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.  Read Full »

Can I take alpha-lipoic acid and L-lysine together?

Query: Hello doctor,Can I take alpha-lipoic acid and L-lysine together? Also, does L-lysine help in dizziness?  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you are concerned about the drug to drug interactions and also L-lysine role in helping dizziness. L-lysine has no established role in helping with dizziness. Although there are some studies showing benefits to some extent, in patients with chronic anxie...  Read Full »

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