Who is at risk of L-Lysine deficiency?
Athletes with rigorous training regimes, and macrobiotic vegetarians are particularly at risk of insufficient L-lysine intake. This can be improved with increased intake of legumes. Those who consume substantial amounts of sugars, pastries, cereals or baked goods may be preventing their uptake of this vital amino acid Lysine, since it interacts in the browning process and becomes relatively unavailable to the body. L-Lysine or Lysine is one of the essential amino acids. This means it is essential to the body, but the body cannot make it. All amino acids are building blocks of proteins, which themselves are the building blocks of just about everything biological. Dosage: Children aged 2 – 12: Recommendations are 23 mg/kg/day or 10 mg per pound of body weight daily. Adults age 13 and over: Recommendations are 12 mg/kg/day. For adults with herpes viral infections: During an outbreak, take 3,000 – 9,000 mg per day in divided doses. To prevent recurrences, take 500 – 1,500 mg per day in div
