Why do you take Lysine? What does it do for you personally?

Most cold sores/fever blisters are caused by a virus in your system & I USED to get them frequently. I’ve been taking1000mg of Lysine daily for the past 30 years, & as long as I take it DAILY, I simply DO NOT get them!! If I go MORE than 2-3 days WITHOUT Lysine & am out in the sun or get sick, I usually end up getting another one!! When that happens, if I up my dose to around 8000mg/day for 2-3 days at the FIRST sign of a breakout, it STOPS the growth & will HEAL it quickly!! Lysine CHANGED my LIFE!!

what size are the pills?

They are really too large. I have had to take lots of medications, and this size in a capsule is OK for me. But these seem always to get stuck, so have stopped taking them. "Horse pills" is right.

Sorry for the late answer. Nowfoods.com lists this as vegetarian/vegan here: http://www.nowfoods.com/L-Lysine-1000mg-Double-Strength-100-Tablets.htm

What type of lysine is this (e.g. hydrocholoride). Where is it sourced from? Is it synthetically produced or a whole food supplement?

Hydrochloride this is what I could find on the product:Made in the USA Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. NOW® L-Lysine is a Pharmaceutical Grade essential amino acid. GMP Quality Assured.. I have used Now brand but on the 1000 mg it was not a capsule so last time I purchased a different brand and it does not seem to be helping as much as the NOW brand has. I will be switching back and swalling pills...they are coated just a little big.

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NOW Supplements, L-Lysine (L-Lysine Hydrochloride) 1,000 mg, Double Strength, Amino Acid, 250 Tablets

NOW Supplements, L-Lysine (L-Lysine Hydrochloride) 1,000 mg, Double Strength, Amino Acid, 250 Tablets

Product ID: 249458340

Details

Brand
NOW
Diet type
Vegan
Flavour
Unflavored
Item dimensions L x W x H
8 x 8 x 15.9
Item form
Tablet
Item weight
0.49 Kilograms

🌱100% vegan & allergen-free

💊1000 mg double strength dose

🛡️Supports immune & collagen health

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Description

💥 Unlock your body's full potential with NOW L-Lysine – the essential amino acid your wellness routine is missing!

IMMUNE SYSTEM ALLY - Clinically relevant lysine levels to help keep your defenses strong and ready
VEGAN ALLERGEN FREE - Soy, dairy, nut, gluten, and egg free for clean, conscious supplementation
POWER PACKED 1000 MG DOSE - Double strength formula for maximum amino acid impact
COLLAGEN ELASTIN SUPPORT - Essential for maintaining youthful skin, strong tendons, and resilient bones
ENERGY FAT METABOLISM BOOST - Precursor to carnitine, fueling your active lifestyle with efficient energy production

NOW Supplements L-Lysine delivers a potent 1000 mg dose of this essential amino acid in vegan, allergen-free tablets. Designed to support collagen synthesis, immune function, and energy metabolism, it’s a clean, double-strength formula trusted by thousands to maintain connective tissue health and boost natural defenses.

Specifications

ASIN	B0768HGMBY
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Soy Free
Best Sellers Rank	#27,134 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #597 in Multivitamins Nutritional Supplements
Brand	NOW
Brand Name	NOW
Color	Beige
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 2,663 Reviews
Diet Type	Vegan
Dosage Form	Tablet
Dose Release Method	Osmotic Release
Flavor	Unflavored
Flavour	Unflavored
Item Dimensions	8 x 8 x 15.9 centimeters
Item Form	Tablet
Item Weight	0.49 Kilograms
Item form	Tablet
Item weight	0.49 Kilograms
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer Part Number	P32194
Material Features	Vegan
Material Type Free	en_AE
Model Name	Now Supplements L ' Mg Amino Acid
Model Number	0123
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	multivitamin
Primary supplement type	multivitamin
Product Benefits	Immune Support
Special Ingredients	Amino Acid
Specific Uses For Product	Supports Collagen,Healthy Immune,Strength
Supplement Formulation	Individual Supplement
Total Servings Per Container	250
UPC	733739001238
Unit Count	250 Count
Unit count	250 Count

Reviews

E**A

Good

As described

4.04.2024

B**E

It’s okay

I gave it 5 stars but I don’t know is it good for me or not. How could I know. No any side effects for sure.

5.05.2023

K**A

Bom produto

Não fico sem, bom para imunidade.

23.11.2025

ゆ**ろ

定期的に出てたヘルペスが出なくなった

体質的に疲れが酷いとすぐヘルペスが出るので耐え難くてリジンに手を出すことに多少値はするが効果は絶大他のサプリメントと一緒に朝一飲んでいるリジンは高いので二日に一回、疲労のある日やヘルペスが出る兆候(目のピリつき・リンパの腫れ等)が出たらその日の晩に必ず飲んでいるリジンを買って飲んでからまだ1回も発症していない肉体労働をしている時は少なくてワンシーズンに一回、多い時は月1.2回はあった今は仕事を変えて多少疲労は少なくなってはいるが、それでも疲労でヘルペスは出ていた半信半疑だったがこんなに発症を抑えられるならもっと早く買っておけばよかったちなみに錠剤は1個縦20mm×横10mm×厚み8mmで、表面は通常のサプリメントと違って水分を含むと少しヌメったような感じになるので飲みやすいっちゃ飲みやすい他の錠剤と一緒に飲むなら抵抗が無いが、単体だとデカいぶん喉を通るのに違和感があるデカすぎるんだよなぁ…

20.07.2026

Y**E

Bueno para cuando estas entrenando

Amo este suplemento, sobre todo cuando estoy en la etapa de hacer ejercicio.

14.06.2025

S**T

Excellent product

Excellent product and good delivery

6.10.2019

山**二

良いがやや大きい

良いが、ひと粒がやや大きくて飲みづらい

11.03.2026

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