NOW L-lysine 500 mg, 250 Capsules

L-Lysine is an essential in my diet. If I dont take 1-2/week, I get cold sores. I take L-lysine daily during cold/flu season, and I havent been sick in years, so its a great anti-virus for me (and I work with children so Im exposed to a lot of germs). I would highly recommend L-lysine. I purchased this particular brand of L-lysine for the 500mg capsules because they are easier to swallow than a some of the brands with larger doses (1000 mg). However, I was disappointed when I ordered the smaller bottle to discover that the smaller bottle contains tablets, not capsules. I prefer the capsules for both swallowing and absorption. Sometimes when I take tablets, they dont seem as effective for the same milligrams so any of you who find the tablets to not work for you may want to consider trying the capsules instead. I removed one star just because I think they should make it more clear whether you are getting capsules or tablets, but otherwise these capsules are a good product.

In the late 1970s, I worked in a hospital laboratory. My job was computers in a white room, particulate matter, temperature and humidity controlled. After one year of eating my hospital lunch and dinner on, what I didnt know at the time, the 6AM specimen cart for a 550 bed hospital; I got a recurring cyst between my eye brows. The Pathologist directed me to the best of the best dermatologist and he shoot it every month with some liquid. It worked for about 3 weeks, and again it would appear. I researched the issue (in the medical library), and found Lysine was the answer. Months later, I told the dermatologist of how it healed it within a day or so (500 mg caps). Saw my co-worker that used the same table 20 years later, he had the exact same cyst; what I call the Lysine Flush worked within 24 hours. After 20 years, it went away. The dermatologist stated (early 1980s), nothing in the medical journals indicated that herbies viruses were detectable in either of two areas, one of which being lips. To make the long story short, the one day Lysine Flush works better than prescribed medicines, it works like a charm. Last year, the ophthalmologist noted a sudden loss of vision in one eye--I did the Lysine Flush again and on the return visit, he said he had never seen the issue disappear in his career. It was the Lysine Flush (Now Brand). I normally do not take Lysine, but believe it may work as a prophylactic against more recent viruses. The flush I use, but not being a physician, take 2000 mg per day during these special times. Works on the flu, so I figure, only as a prophylactic it might help on a daily basis to slightly reduce health risks--especially when I venture out into the outside world. Take care and be safe.

I have been taking one a day for about a month. Last week a had a pretty severe cold and knew i was going to end up with at least one cold sore. Sure enough, two started to develop so I upped my lysine to 3 or 4 day day. The cold sores went away within TWO DAYS! Those of you that suffer from cold sores know that they would normally last a week or two. I am so happy! I know that lysine works to help your body fight viruses like cold sores, and it really showed. Both of my cold sores began to die and shrink before they even got to the scabbing phase.

I used to get cold sores at least every other month but after discovering l-lysine i have not not got them in six months this is what works for me and i do it every single day 1- 1000mg tab at 12am 1-1000mg tab at 12 pm 1-500mg tab before i brush my teeth when getting ready for work If i am at work 1-500mg tab every 2 hours If i am at home 1-500 mg tab every three hours I am not sure if this is safe (since i have no medical background) but this works for me i was tired of getting cold sores and this really works for me

I’ve never heard of this brand before, but it seemed to look pretty decent for the price. I definitely wouldn’t buy this brand for say calcium or iron. I’d buy a reputable brand for that. This was recommended to me for cold sore prevention and I didn’t see much of a difference. L-lysine is supposed to aid I’m immune health in turn helping with cold sores. So why did I give three stars? Other than the effectiveness against my problem, I can’t really give a bad review for it not working for me. This isn’t making any “claims” for what I wanted to use it for. HOWEVER the bottle cap just pops off to open. Not really safe for someone who has kids, or someone with mental disabilities. Obviously this isn’t going to hurt you, but it’s a choking hazard. I’d like it to at least have a twist off cap. Maybe some think I’m too cautious, but still.

Great to take if you get shingles.

I purchase this for times when I get a fever blister or a mouth ulcer. At the first signs I take several of these throughout the day. The 1000 mg are huge tablets and I have major trouble swallowing them. These are capsules that are only 500 mg but I just double up on the amount I take. It works. I started taking them on advice of a friend and have been happy I took her advice. After buying these someone told me you can take the 1000 mg huge tablets and put in your smoothie in the Vitamix. I may do that next, but for the time being, these are easy to swallow. Yes they do float, but that is OK. You just hold your head down and swallow instead of throwing your head back like with a pill that sinks. That way if floats into the back of your throat and is easy to swallow.

L-lysine is a great supplement that a lot of people dont even know they should be taking. Ive taken Lysine supplements off and on for several years, recently I kept getting weird sores in my mouth so I bought these Now Foods Lysine supplements and within about a week or so they were gone and havent returned after several months. Lysine is good for several things in your body, its an essential amino acid, its great for your skin among other things. Now Foods have always been a great dependable brand with low prices, I know I can trust almost any of their supplements.

When I start to feel a tingle on my lip, I know I’m about to get a fever blister. I hate those things! I take one of these as soon as I can and it won’t form a blister. I don’t take one every day, just when I feel one coming on. Depending on when I take it, it may have to be more than one day in a row that I take it. It totally works.

I trust NOW products and have quite a few of their supplements. Using this for the maintenance of collagen and elastin.