Lysine - Nutrient Spotlight
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Lysine is an essential amino acid that is beneficial for body functions. This means that it is vital for our health but that our bodies cannot produce it. This means that getting enough from our diets and/or supplements is paramount.
Amino acids are like the building blocks of protein. Lysine is important for proper growth, and is responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping to lower cholesterol.
Moreover, lysine has many health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of a deficiency, and can help cure cold sores. It also reduces the risk of diabetes and generally improves overall health.
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Lysine is important for the body because of its health effects. It has various health benefits that doctors recommend lysine to heal tissues and the growth of new tissues. The numerous other functions include:
โ Improve collagen growth
โ Helps increase absorption of iron, zinc, and calcium
โ Promotes enzyme and hormone production
โ Helps improve the immune system and general muscle strength
Plus, it can help to reduce or cure diseases and issues including:
โ Cold sores
โ High cholesterol and/or blood sugar levels
โ Help to cope with schizophrenia
โ Helps to reduce stress or anxiety
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L-lysine was first discovered by a scientist known only as Dreschel in 1889. Just three years later, the exact structure of the molecule was recorded.
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Occurs in people when they do not get an adequate amount of lysine from their diet. The following symptoms are signs of a deficiency:
- Nausea
- Hair loss
- Irritability
- Red eyes
- Anorexia
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Slow growth
- Problems in reproduction
- Less concentration
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The amino acid is present in many food items, but the primary source is animal products.
For vegetarians, there are sources available in foods such as legumes, various nuts and cheeses.
- chicken
- lentils
- eggs
- parmesan cheese
- fish
- cottage cheese
- beans
- nuts
- soybeans
- brewer's yeast
- spirulina
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