Medicinal Uses of L-Lysine: Past and Future
October 2011
TLDR L-Lysine may help with various health conditions, but results are inconsistent for herpes treatment and its potential in other therapies is still being explored.
L-Lysine, an essential amino acid, has seen significant market growth over the past decade due to its supplementation in animal and human diets. It is crucial for protein synthesis, calcium absorption, muscle building, recovery from injuries, and the production of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. The review from 2011 discusses L-Lysine's clinical relevance in treating conditions such as herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, osteoporosis, anxiety, mood disturbances, and migraines, although it notes inconsistent results in studies regarding its effectiveness in preventing or treating HSV. Additionally, the review examines the safety and potential physiological benefits of L-Lysine in drug therapies for Alzheimer's dementia, hair loss, shingles, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and aging, and considers the future prospects of L-Lysine as a dietary supplement.
