Lysine reviews: what real users say
We read 41 first-hand mentions of Lysine from health and supplement communities. 10 of them say clearly how it went — and 80% of those say it helped.
Most common complaints: drowsiness.
Positive experiences
“L-lysine has worked wonders for me. It only helps if I start taking it right when I feel that slight tingling sensation... I take 2 1000mg tablets 3 times a day for 2-3 days.”
“2.6g of Arginine and Lysine together was found in a randomised control trial to significantly lower cortisol and anxiety... Anecdotally, this has worked really well for me too”
“Lysine did seem to make my skin smoother one upon a time.”
“gives me awesome dreams and i get less canker sores in my mouth coupled with lysine and non SLS toothpaste.”
“Lysine is good for cold sores, my dad takes it almost daily to keep his at bay”
“Lysine is my #1. Keeps coldsores at bay”
Negative and mixed experiences
“Arginine/Lysine: Took me out for the afternoon, slept.”
“I thought lysine prevents them?? ... Lysine and arginine apparently cancel each other out”
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