L lysine
L lysine is a drug used to treat herpes.
Pharmacological action of L lysine
L lysine is an amino acid involved in the production of proteins. Without lysine, hormones and enzymes are not formed, antibodies are not produced, tissues are not restored, and growth retardation is observed.
It was also found that L lysine suppresses viruses that cause respiratory infections and herpes, increases endurance and muscle strength, acts as an anabolic (increases muscle mass), improves memory, female libido and male erection, has a beneficial effect on hair condition, serves as a prophylactic agent to prevent osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, recurrence of genital herpes.
Release form
L lysine is released in capsules, tablets.
Indications for use
The drug L lysine is prescribed for hepatitis, diseases of an infectious, viral nature, with chronic fatigue syndrome, neurosis, increased irritability, with poor appetite, immunodeficiency, atherosclerosis and heart disease, with exhaustion, diseases of the joints and osteoporosis, cataracts, retinopathy developed against the background of diabetes …
According to the instructions, l lysine can also be taken with intense physical exertion, stress, impaired reproductive, sexual functions, with intense hair loss.
L lysine is often included in the diet of athletes who want to build muscle.
It is noticed that after passing the course of taking the amino acid, the severity of migraines decreases, the menstrual cycle improves, and overall health improves.
L lysine instruction: method of administration
The recommended daily dosage of the drug is 1248 mg of the amino acid, which equals 2.5 tablets of 500 mg each. L lysine is taken on an empty stomach, the indicated dosage is divided into several doses.
During remission of herpes, they also take 1248 mg of the drug daily, but for the treatment of recurrence of herpes infection, 2000-3000 mg per day should be taken.
Athletes take the amino acid at the rate of 12 mg / kg body weight.
It has been noted that it is possible to take L lysine without consequences for a long time, because it is non-toxic, its excess is easily excreted naturally.
To increase the effectiveness of therapy, it is recommended to exclude nuts, chocolate, seeds from the daily diet.
Side effects of L lysine
There were no clinically significant side effects of the amino acid. In case of individual intolerance, allergic reactions may develop.
Contraindications
L lysine should not be taken by children under 12 liters, since there is a high probability of growth retardation, as well as to pregnant women - the remedy can negatively affect the development of the fetus.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
