http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/l-lysine.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/l-lysine.rss Various ailments like Mono, Genital Herpes and AIDS Cured with L-Lysine. Wed, 19 Jun 13 23:26:58 -0500 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=DOSAGE_100891 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss1 Thu, 11 Apr 13 14:37:48 -0500 Colleen from Greenwich, NY, US writes: "I\'m reading all this wonderful information about lysine but i\'m wondering what type of supplement is everybody using? Are you using typical synthetic, chemical supplements or is it natural from an animal source? I was taking 500mg of L-lysine from CVS until I read about how bad synthetic supplements are for us. I\'m curious if people are still getting good results with the synthetic? Thank you! Colleen " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=FB_92117 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss2 Thu, 07 Feb 13 12:53:54 -0600 [YEA] Mel from Houston, Tx writes: "I get a lot of fever blisters on my lips from stress and I don\'t know what. But I started taking L-Lysine and that alone helps keep them away for months at a time and the only reason I might get them might be cuz I forget to take it. When I do get them I use acetone and coconut oil. But L-Lysine works. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=CONTRAINDICATIONS_74496 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss3 Sat, 25 Feb 12 10:31:01 -0600 [WARNING!] Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "There is evidence that taking L-LYSINE supplements with a compromised liver and or kidneys is bad for you. This may help explain why some people are having mixed or less than desired effects with the BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene ] treatment for hepatitis C. Many of these people are including supplements including L-LYSINE supplements as a part of their treatment. It seems this is a bad idea for the treatment of hepatitis. Link here about all this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/394394-l-lysine-contraindications/ And any person who is experiencing both kidney and liver failure should read that linked information and should be especially concerned. So, if you have a compromised liver and or kidney do NOT take L-LYSINE as a supplement....Oscar " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=FS_66761 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss4 Fri, 11 Nov 11 10:03:47 -0600 Yow_whaz_up from Chinatown, Singapore writes: "I can't find the supplements Lysine and Arginine where I live. The ones I have seen are bits of them in children's multivitamin syrups, which are either inadequate or has MSG added. I don't know what else to do except making some chicken soup or the pig leg one. For Chinese people, it is kind of like a tradition to cook it if someone in the family feels weak and sick. Will it have the same effect as taking 1000 mg of lysine to fight against some virus or germ? Will it also be the same as taking 500 mg of arginine to relax that stressful heart? Does the soup also have the same useful lysine and arginine? Ted from Bangkok, anyone, have you ever drunk dong koi teng (chicken soup with dong koi herb) or ba kut teh (pig leg tea) to kill the fatigue caused by a germ or simply stress? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HIVES_21354 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss5 Mon, 19 Jan 09 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Carrie from Reston, VA writes: "Chronic Hives and L-lysine: My mother and grandfather both suffer from chronic hives all of their bodies, face, skine, and even internal organs. ITS BAD! My mother has researched and tried everything (including conventional and holistic medicine). She prayed and prayed that God would show her the cure. HE DID! Its just plain old (and CHEAP I might mention) L-lysine. You know, you use it for canker sores in your mouth! I think she would take 2 in the morning and 2 at night. They started going away immediately and she's even off the L-lysine now and hasn't had a recurrance in over two years! She had my grandfather use it and it worked for him too. This gave my mom her life back! I hope that this helps someone else as it did them. It was literally a God-send. What do you have to lose a few bucks?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_20567 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss6 Sat, 03 Jan 09 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Bonita from Rochester, MN, USA writes: "Found this website looking for flea remedies and found so much more! I too am always looking for remedies other than what are mainstream, just because it seems to me there has got to be more than one way to skin a cat, so to speak! Read about Vitamin D deficincy in The Star Tribune by a doctor at the U of MN who discovered how many people suffer from a lack of it. Of course, I am a blue eyed blond who frys like a lobster in the sun and can't remember when the last time was that I went outdoors without sunscreen and and hat so I began taking a D supplement right away. I take 2000 IU of vitamin D daily. I have to say that I feel pretty darn good considering I have arthritis in all the major joints of my body. I also have been using lysine to take care of my Herpes simplex outbreaks for years and would not be without it. I find that if I take 4-6 500 mg tablets at the first sign of the itch/tingle on my lip, and then 2 tablets every couple of hours after that, I can most times, stop it in its tracks and completely skip and signs of the break out. If I am nowhere near my supply of lysine and I get those symptoms, taking it at first opportunity causes the leisons to heal very rapidly. In any case, it works for me. Am going to try the apple cider vinegar thing as well, for arthritis and for the flea problem. Weird that it will be for 2 such unrelated problems but If it works, who cares. It is certainly safe enough. Thanks for being here as a sounding board and gathering of natural remedies. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=LLL_18414 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss7 Mon, 03 Nov 08 00:00:00 -0600 Melisa from Birmingham, UK writes: "Can anyone explain the difference between L-lysine and lysine tried to find on goole with no luck." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=CANKERSORES_18389 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss8 Sun, 02 Nov 08 00:00:00 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Joe from NYC, NY writes: "I have taken L-Lysine for canker sores and it worked great. I havent had one since. If taken for a while L-Lysine can have an effect on your liver, my mistake was that i kept experimenting and supplementing on it even though i did not need it. It is good but you should pay attention to your arginine levels (consume arginine foods or supplements), as an unsafe drop in those levels can damage your liver. As in my case after consuming about 2-3 grams a day for about 3-4 months resulted in a morning with pain in my liver and a feeling as if i had a cinder block under my ribcage(i had no idea there was such a thing such as liver pain and swelling). Stopped supplementing on it, and 2 days after my liver felt way better. My cholesterol levels were also unusually high during supplementation and they went back to normal after stopping, so people should keep these things in mind, i know its easy to miss these warnings since i missed them myself. The beautiful thing about the liver though is that it can repair itself, but that doesnt mean you shouldnt be careful. Milk Thistle can help repair your liver. And if i had to do this all over again i would take L-Arginine along with L-Lysine. It would be great if someone posted these warnings in the main description for awareness so they can learn from my mistake. Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_17011 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss9 Mon, 22 Sep 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Okemah from San Diego, CA, US writes: "For over twenty years I've witnessed L-Lysine work for family, friends, neighbors,and recently nurses at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Nurses claim they noticed it stunted the growth overnight. People with reoccurring fever blisters, cold sores, canker sores and I suppose herpes, too, may find relief. My mother, Nancy, had suffered with fever blisters in her youth. She felt they were triggered by stressful events in her life. And by paying attention to her own symptoms (nerve twitch in the area the blister intends to form) and taking L-Lysine she could keep the blisters from ever forming. Within an hour of feeling the twitch she would take no less than 3000mgs - 6000mg of L-Lysine and repeat treatment every two to three hours until bedtime. Upon rising she continued her assault until she had no symptoms (twitching nerve/nerves) for one complete day. Then she felt she had enough amino acids to squash its desire to produce. If she felt it again or felt one in another area she would slam another 3000-6000mgs to squash its desire as well. Everyone will find their own dosage through trial and error, too little and you'll blister, but keep taking the L-Lysine and you'll heal faster. Almost enough, a bump may form but not into an open sore. Always check dates for freshness because it has to be potent.The day before her mothers funeral she had 5 blisters, until then I never saw more than one. We eventually traced it back to her using an old bottle that had little or no potency. Some may require less and some seem unable to be honestly consistent with their dosages to squash the sore. Pound it down, we say, 1000mg tablets, yes they are big. If you prefer there are also 500mg tablets, available. It works!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_12216 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss10 Tue, 01 Apr 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Jodi from AV, Minn writes: "L-LYSINE Keep it simple - you feel the tingle - take (2000 to 3000mg) lysine asap! then (2000 to 3000mg) 3 times a day -for 2 days. Day 3 reduce to (1000 to 1500mg) 3 times a day. Day 4 (1000 to 1500mg) 3 times a day. Day 5 & day 6 (500mg) 3 times a day. Your Done! You will either have no outbreak or only a day or two with a very small blister with this treatment. Also note: L-LYSINE is an amnio acid not a vitamin. Do not take Lysine for long extended periods or mega dose as it can have negative effect on the liver. For mega dosing you may want to have your liver checked out. I have done this for 20 years with great success. I do not take it any other time. Tip: For traveling back and forth - cold to warm climates, or after viruses, or muscle exersions all of which can trigger coldsores as well as large doses of stress. Take 1000mg for a week to help keep them away. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HIVCOLDSMONO_12215 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss11 Sat, 10 Nov 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Joyce from Joelton, Tn writes: "...I also caught another co-worker alone one day and said, \"I don\'t want to embarrass you but I do want to tell you that if I\'m ever diagnosed as HIV+ I would be taking l-lysine like it was going out of style\" after observing him cornering one of the doc\'s , to look at his throat for the umpteenth time. His reply, what is it, where do I get it and how do I take it\". Answer Walmart, Kmart, Walgreens, GNC stores, etc. Try to find the l000 mgm or 1 gram tablets, take 2 tablets breakfast, lunch, supper and bedtime. He was also told that if it didn\'t help him it wouldn\'t hurt him. I never asked if he got it, but he started looking better, missing work less often, and turned in his resignation stating he was going back to art school. Sounds like he expected to have a future. Unfortunately this story did not have a happy ending - seems he had a little too much to drink, backed his wife into a corner, and died from a stab wound inflicted by the butcher knife she carried into that corner with her for self-defense. The reason I suspected that it might work was because it works against the common cold, mono (kissing fever), influenza. herpes type i & 2, chickenpox, shingles (herpes Zoster), all viruses, so just maybe it would work against HIV also, since it is a virus. An interesting little aside here, I recently read where some psychic claimed to have asked the other side about a cure for AIDS and was told that it had been around for centuries, that the cure was at hand and involved a protein. L-lysine is one of the amino acids which are protein. just maybe it would work against HIV virus. Maybe we should post the benefits of L-lysine on Earth Clinic before orthodox medicine learns that it works well against viruses and starts debunking it because they can\'t patent it and keep you coming back to them for prescriptions. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_12217 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss12 Sun, 23 Sep 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Sue from Waukesha, WI writes: "Ever since I was a child I would get really bad cold sores on my lips. about eighteen years ago a co-worker told me about L-lysine. I bought some and as soon as I would feel the tingling like one was starting I\'d take 2-3 L-lysine and later in the day 2 more and the next day only 3. And the cold sore wouldn\'t form or come out. For about a year I\'d take it only when I felt one coming and a day or two. For about 14 years I haven\'t had one cold sore! A miracle! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_12218 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss13 Fri, 11 May 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Sheila from Kansas City, MO writes: "there\'s a vitamin called LYSINE -they sell it everywhere>>>GO BUY IT IT HELPS STOP fever blisters from coming and helps them go away..... i crush them up and put them on my lips IT WORKS " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=CANKERSORES_12228 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss14 Wed, 14 Mar 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Carol from Hamburg, NY writes: "For years, my teenage grandchildren suffered through excruciatingly painful episodes of canker sores. After trying & failing with many remedies suggested by their mother & others, including their M.D., they finally tried the old-fashioned home-remedy that their great-grandmother used! L-lysine, a simple, low cost cure. They now are tried & true users of L-lysine, and have almost become heroes with their college friends. The treatment is: Immediately upon the beginning of an out-break, take two 500 mg. tablets. Continue taking one 500 mg. tablet each day until 2 or 3 days past the day the canker sore appears to be healed. \"L-lysine is an essential amino acid needed in our diet. It is found in animal protein, such as milk protein. It is recommended that young adults need approximately 23 mg of L-lysine per day per kilogram (10 mg per lb) of body weight. The proteins of cereals; wheat gluten, for example, do not provide enough L-lysine (Columbia University Press Encyclopedia)\". Little do the young believe that Grandmother\'s could be so smart - until they try the \"old- fashioned home remedies! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_12219 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss15 Sat, 03 Mar 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Leslie from Barboursville, VA writes: "hey cool got it! speaking of foods and health, peanuts, coffee and chocolate all contain arginine, the amino acid which promotes the outbreak of herpes simplexes, esp. cold sores. Add lack of sleep and stress, and that risk increases. More than 97 percent of all humans have some form of these strains of viruses. To combat, take a supplement amino acid, L LYSINE, which tilts the see-saw of balance back. Usually a double dose at first then as directed for several days to prevent worsening of symptoms. The tingling outbreak will stop and it should start to heal within 24 hours (with good sleep, no coffee, etc). Also, the greens, arugula, italian rockette, will assist healing. A paste can be made to draw fluids off, too. Lip Balms sold at health food stores can be purchased that contain Lysine as well. CAUTION: Do not take Lysine for long extended periods as it can have negative effect on the liver. Try to use foods instead and good care of the body. if necessary, milk thistle, dandelion root and burdock can assist the liver in rebuilding itself. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_12220 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss16 Wed, 24 Jan 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Melinda from Arlington, VA writes: "I went to a homeopathic pharmacy yesterday and spoke to an herbalist and wellness counselor. She recommended I take 1,000mg of L-Lysine everyday. During an outbreak, she told me to take 3,000mg of L-Lysine everyday. Additionally, she gave me a Super-Oxygenated Anti-Viral Formula that I should take 1 dropperful in a small amount of water 2-3 times a day when having an outbreak. She also gave me an RMA Healing Ointment to use on both oral and genital sores when having a herpes outbreak. I will keep you posted on how they all work! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=SHINGLES_12227 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss17 Wed, 12 Jul 06 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Laura from writes: "I heard about Shingles before but this is my first experience and what an experience had been so far!! It affected the left part of my face having my eye pretty compromised. I\'m using antibacterial ointement for my eye, and is improving. I\'m very careful with cleanness, washing right away towels, pillowcases etc. that had been in contact with my face. My main concern is to avoid the possibility of infecting also my right eye. I have a big property and love to work in the garden. Well, I\'ll not put my hands in the dirt until am out of the woods. I had been reading about the topical and internal application with apple vinegar and i\'m willing to try since I have now those ugly red scars from the rash, maybe will help to heal faster, I\'ll be glad to let you know. If someone wants to write to me and exchange tips, please, feel free to do so. Following suggestions from the book in Nutritional Healing - James and Phyllis Balch - I\'m taking L-Lysine, Vitamins C, B complex + B12 - A - +regular medication. Diet is important too, maintain a possitive attitude and stay away from depression, it doesn\'t help at all. Laura " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=SHINGLES_12226 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss18 Fri, 23 Jun 06 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Pat from Ann Arbor, Mich writes: "For me, it\'s the only thing I\'ve tried, and it works every time. I used to get shingles regularly, and have used l-lysine each time, except for the time the MD didnt recognise the condition, and gave me............ antibiotics! Wow. I also use the dietary guidlines, and eat foods rich in lysine, and low in arginine. Stress will up the arginine, and bring on the outward manifestation of the virus. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_12223 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss19 Thu, 13 Apr 06 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] AJ from IL writes: "Lysine didn't cure the herpes but it clears it up in no time. I also put hemorrhoid creme on the sore if it doesn't get opened. The ulcer is gone by the end of the day. If it does get opened then I used Hydrogen peroxide. It burns but it clears it up faster. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=LUPUS_12224 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss20 Tue, 10 Jan 06 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Shara from PHILADELPHIA, PA writes: "Thank you so much!! I have been ill for my entire life but I was hospitalized when I was 13 yrs old. The Dr\'s had nothing useful to me other than a sugar and Saline drip and a lot of bed rest. They said that what I had looked like lupus but they could not peg it. Finally a few years ago I learned that Lupus ran in my family thus I believe that I may have a bastardized version of Lupus. My mother put me on a vitamin theorapy treatment of vitamins e,c,Lecithin, Bcomplex, multi, omega 3, Calcium, and many other things here and there. Just recently I have added Lipoic acid. I can honestly say that my lupus has not progressed as the Dr\'s were afraid of with out their treatment. They said that I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 19 yrs old and now I am 29 and just having less episodes than when I was 13. I do still have episodes that consist of Extreme muscle break down, memory loss, Brown urine and extreme muscle cramping. Skin rashes are also a symptom along with facial sores that my have bonded with a herpes simplex virus. This mixture of herpes and lupus rash is a constant battle but I contain it by taking L-Lysine, Larrea Root, and Red Marine Algea. But still I am very vulnerable to virus attacks b/c of my immune system and when I contract a virus it sends me into an episode that can take me down for a week to a month depending on the virus. Anyway just wanted let you know that your information is very useful to me and I plan to use it daily." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=CANKERSORES_12232 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss21 Sat, 19 Nov 05 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Maya from Ft Leavenworth writes: "My daughter and I would get canker scores often, until a friend told me about Lysine. We both take one a day, and if ever one starts to appear, then take 2 pills and the scores are gone. I told a great friend who had very dry lips and the lysine has worked for her as well! Love it! The pain is gone! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=CANKERSORES_12231 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss22 Tue, 15 Nov 05 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Thesa from Colorado Springs writes: "My 5 year old daughter came down with a horribly serious case of canker sores. Her mouth had several sores on her tongue, cheek, and gums. Her gums were so red and swollen you could barely see her little teeth. Her breath was absolutely terrible and she barely ate or drank a thing. Finally after a week of different attempts, we had her gargle with 6 drops of tea tree oil in 4 oz. of water three times a day, gave her half an adult dose of L-lysine crushed up into water once a day, gave her a homeopathic every hour and had her drink 16 oz. of water with acidophilus/FOS throughout the day. We kept her completely off of sugar, dairy and meat and mostly she ate cottage cheese and plain yogurt. Within one day she was so much better and finally eating and within 3 days totally better! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=CANKERSORES_12230 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss23 Thu, 20 Oct 05 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Lynda from Durham, NH writes: "My nurse practitioner recommended L-Lysine for my debilitating canker sores. They would last for weeks and were so bad that the pain extended to my neck and lymph nodes. I couldn\'t even eat without excruciating pain. When I feel a canker sore coming on, I take 1 gram 3 times a day and the sore is gone within a day or two. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_12221 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss24 [YEA] Maria from New Jersey writes: "I used to have back to back cold sores. Neither over-the-counter nor prescribed medications worked for me. I discovered L-Lysine. It is excellent. I try to take one daily on an empty stomach. If I get lazy and the tingle of a cold sore starts, I take several for a day or so. The sore does not breaks out, but can still be painful .Though not a cure, L-Lysine is the very best possible preventative. All my family with the same malady have had equally great results.\" Liz from Louisville, KY writes, \"I had frequent outbreaks of cold sores and my dentist recommended I take Lysine. Since I started taking 1000 mg Lysine daily, I have not had a single cold sore in years.\" Tina, from Weiser, ID comments: \"When I was a child I used to always get cold sores on the corner of my mouth, when I was 12 I had this really bad one and I had used Blistex (for cold sores) well, instead it caused it to spread even larger and I ended up with a large outbreak all over my lips, horrible for a 12 year old girl. So my mom heard about Lysine, I took the tablets, and in about 2-3 days they were all gone and believe it or not I have never had a cold sore since (now I am 26) So yes, I believe in the Lysine treatment 100%. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/l-lysine.html&name=HERPES_12222 /Supplements/l-lysine.rss25 [YEA] Jane from British Columbia, Canada writes: "I use L-lysine. 500mg. Taken a few days each month. Or take at the on-set of symptoms. Very rarely do I ever get an outbreak of oral anymore. Used to get them regularly and now they are almost a thing of the past. L-lysine is the cheapest and most effective remedy that I have found. Love it. "