Description

 

 

L-lysine is classified as an essential amino acid for humans and must be supplied in the diet. The male adult’s daily requirement is *2 mg per kg of body weight. It is extremely rare for a diet to contain insufficient quantities of lysine. Vegetarians who follow a macrobiotic diet and athletes who exercise vigorously on a frequent basis must take care to obtain sufficient L-lysine. Beans, peas and lentils are the best source of lysine.

The most predominant benefit of L-lysine is for treatment of mouth and genital lesions caused by herpes simplex virus, as well as shingles caused by herpes zoster viruses. Taking L-lysine can speed recovery time and reduce the chance of recurrent breakouts of herpes infection. It’s important to note that the effects of taking L-lysine on a regular, long-term basis are not known. Good results can be seen by initiating supplementation during the beginning phases of a herpes simplex episode.Lysine is also used as a neutralizer for analgesic antipyretics such as acetylsalicylic acid and ibuprofen and for the synthesis of antihypertensive agents. Other uses include parenteral and enteral nutrition and as a component of sports nutrition products.

L-lysine is manufactured by fermentation from carbohydrate sources. L-lysine monohydrochloride is obtained by neutralizing with hydrochloric acid.

Applications:

Used as Nutrtional supplement ingredient, and flavor enhancer.