--- product_id: 7320936 title: "NOW Supplements, L-Lysine 500 mg, Amino Acid, 250 Tabs" brand: "now" price: "R731" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Now" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7320936-now-supplements-l-lysine-500-mg-amino-acid-250-tabs store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Vegan, Non-GMO & allergen-free 500 mg pure L-Lysine per tablet GMP & ISO/IEC certified quality NOW Supplements, L-Lysine 500 mg, Amino Acid, 250 Tabs **Brand:** now **Price:** R731 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’ͺ Elevate your health game with NOW L-Lysine β€” the essential amino acid your body can’t do without! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NOW Supplements, L-Lysine 500 mg, Amino Acid, 250 Tabs by now - **How much does it cost?** R731 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7320936-now-supplements-l-lysine-500-mg-amino-acid-250-tabs) ## Best For - now enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted now brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Value-Packed Convenience:** 250 tablets per bottle means long-lasting supply to keep you ahead in your wellness game. - β€’ **Clean & Conscious Formula:** Free from gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and animal productsβ€”perfect for mindful, modern lifestyles. - β€’ **Clinically Trusted Quality:** Manufactured under strict GMP and ISO/IEC standards for unmatched purity and potency. - β€’ **Essential Amino Powerhouse:** Fuel your body with 500 mg of pure L-Lysine, vital for protein synthesis and collagen formation. - β€’ **Immune & Connective Tissue Support:** Boost your immune defenses while promoting healthy skin, bones, and tendons with every dose. ## Overview NOW Supplements L-Lysine delivers 500 mg of this essential amino acid per tablet, supporting collagen synthesis, immune health, and calcium absorption. Certified vegan, non-GMO, and allergen-free, it’s crafted under rigorous GMP and ISO/IEC standards. With 250 tablets per bottle, it offers a convenient, high-quality solution for professionals prioritizing wellness and longevity. ## Description Supports Collagen Synthesis* Healthy Immune Function* Lysine is an essential amino acid that must be obtained through the diet or through supplementation. Lysine is necessary for the production of all proteins in the body, and is required for the maintenance of the structural proteins collagen and elastin, which form all connective tissue such as skin, tendon, and bone.* Lysine is also a precursor to carnitine, which is needed for fat metabolism and energy production.* In addition, lysine may help to support a healthy immune system and proper cardiovascular function.* Natural color variation may occur in this product. Review: Cold Sore Sufferers' Rescue - I've been using Lysine for 30 years. I developed cold sores/fever blisters many years ago and thought I had to suffer with the itching, the breakout, the pain and, finally, the horrific scabbing. Thankfully, a chemist that I was acquainted with told me about the causes of sores and how lysine helps. I purchased my first bottle and it's been in my medicine cabinet ever since. NOW brand is 'local' to me...in Indiana and has been run for many years, so I know it's time-tested. I don't have them nearly as often since I've included it a couple of times a week in my diet. I gave my husband and son Lysine for their breakouts and they saw immediate differences in the severity and duration of their sores, even the scabs were less noticeable. Definitely give it a try if you are a sufferer. Review: Great Product & Great Price Point! πŸ’œ - Good product and a great price point! I use these as part of my daily routine to help me maintain my health needs. I also appreciate getting 250 tablets in one bottle, which makes it convenient and economical. Definitely a product I like keeping on hand. ## Features - ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID: L-Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means that it cannot be manufactured by the body and must be obtained through the diet or by supplementation - SUPPORTS HEALTHY CONNECTIVE TISSUE AND CALCIUM ABSORPTION: Lysine is necessary for the production of all protein in the body including hormones, enzymes, and antibodies, as well as carnitine and collagen, which is the structural protein forming all connective tissue such as skin, tendon, and bone. - CLASSIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Non-GMO, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Made without Gluten, Nut Free, Soy Free, Vegan/Vegetarian - GMP Quality Assured: A-rated, third-party certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined. Our in-house laboratories are ISO/IEC accredited for laboratory testing including for stability, potency and product formulation. - Founded in 1968 by Elwood Richard, NOW is one of the largest independent, family- and employee-owned manufacturers of natural products ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002IHF1M | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Allergen Information | Dairy Free, Egg Free, Non-GMO, Nut Free, Soy Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #8,327 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #8 in L-Lysine Nutritional Supplements #1,046 in Sales & Deals | | Brand | NOW | | Brand Name | NOW | | Color | White | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,185 Reviews | | Diet Type | Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian | | Dosage Form | Tablet | | Flavor | Unflavored | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00733739001023 | | Item Dimensions | 2.81 x 2.81 x 5.13 inches | | Item Form | Tablet | | Item Weight | 0.25 kg | | Manufacturer | NOW | | Manufacturer Part Number | 0102 | | Material Features | Vegetarian | | Model Name | L-Lysine (L-Lysine Hydrochloride) 500 mg, Amino Acid | | Model Number | 0102 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Primary Supplement Type | L-Lysine | | Product Benefits | Immune Support | | Recommended Uses For Product | Immune Support | | Special Ingredients | L-Lysine (from l-lysine hydrochloride) 500 mgCellulose, silicon, magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and vegetable coating. | | Specific Uses For Product | Immune Support | | Total Servings Per Container | 250 | | UPC | 733739001023 | | Unit Count | 250 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** NOW - **Diet Type:** Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian - **Flavor:** Unflavored - **Item Form:** Tablet - **Item Weight:** 0.25 kg - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.81 x 2.81 x 5.13 inches - **Primary Supplement Type:** L-Lysine - **Product Benefits:** Immune Support - **Unit Count:** 250 Count ## Images ![NOW Supplements, L-Lysine 500 mg, Amino Acid, 250 Tabs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vACDjGCjL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: IMPORTANT: Lysine bottle pictured reads "capsules" - BUT description reads "serving size: 1 tablet." WHICH IS IT??** A: I have tried both the 1000mg and 500mg. The 1000mg are rather large tablets which I found hard to swallow so I switched to the 500mg which are smaller capsules. **Q: Are the 500 mg Tablets about 1/2 the size (thickness) of the 1000 mg Tablets?** A: I've never seen the 1000 mg tablets. I just measured and the 500 mg capsules are 1 inch long and 1/4 inch in diameter. Hope this helps. **Q: How big are the pills** A: They are tiny....if you are a horse. If not, have a tall glass of water ready to wash them down. **Q: Are these in capsule form? I've tried the tablets and are too hard to swallow, but sometimes when the bottle says capsule it is in actualilty a tablet** A: The bottle here says tablets. I purchased capsules. I also purchased the powder. The capsules were capsules. Easy to swallow. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cold Sore Sufferers' Rescue *by A***R on November 18, 2025* I've been using Lysine for 30 years. I developed cold sores/fever blisters many years ago and thought I had to suffer with the itching, the breakout, the pain and, finally, the horrific scabbing. Thankfully, a chemist that I was acquainted with told me about the causes of sores and how lysine helps. I purchased my first bottle and it's been in my medicine cabinet ever since. NOW brand is 'local' to me...in Indiana and has been run for many years, so I know it's time-tested. I don't have them nearly as often since I've included it a couple of times a week in my diet. I gave my husband and son Lysine for their breakouts and they saw immediate differences in the severity and duration of their sores, even the scabs were less noticeable. Definitely give it a try if you are a sufferer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product & Great Price Point! πŸ’œ *by I***! on August 23, 2026* Good product and a great price point! I use these as part of my daily routine to help me maintain my health needs. I also appreciate getting 250 tablets in one bottle, which makes it convenient and economical. Definitely a product I like keeping on hand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No issues *by M***7 on January 1, 2025* I would really enjoy if manuf. made pills smaller, with less filler, meaning, yeah, they'd have to have more accurate quality to ensure enough desired material was in each pill... but Im ready for that. I would pay 10-20% more, for a smaller pill. A pharmasict explained, by US rules (look it up for your own edification), in order to meet certain standards, each pill can be slightly differently effective, even in the same bottle. There is a permitted range of active ingredients allowed, meaning one pill could have less, another could have more. And also, some pills can not be recommended to be split, because of the literal location in the pill which the ingredients are dispersed. ... ha, "the more you know", right? Seems to be effective for my needs. There is a light sheen / gloss to them, so they're not slick, and dont disolve immediately on your tongue, which is good... just dont delay swallowing it! Interesting hinge lid design. I think i like it. Snaps shut with not much effort.... like a butter dish lid idea. ## Frequently Bought Together - NOW Supplements, L-Lysine (L-Lysine Hydrochloride) 500 mg, Amino Acid, 250 Tablets - Garden of Life Dr Formulated Digestive Enzymes with Papain, Bromelain, Lipase for Digestion & Nutrient Absorption – Organic Digest+ - Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Tropical Fruit Flavor, 90 Chewables - Moringa Powder Capsules - 800mg of Pure Nutrient-Rich Moringa Powder - A Natural Green Antioxidant Superfood - Rich in Essential Vitamins & Amino Acids for Overall Wellness --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7320936-now-supplements-l-lysine-500-mg-amino-acid-250-tabs](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7320936-now-supplements-l-lysine-500-mg-amino-acid-250-tabs) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*