L-Lysine

L-Lysine.

What in the world is it and why do I think it is so great! My first purchase of L-Lysine was 3 years ago. We had returned from a trip enjoying the Big Island of Hawaii. They have warm ponds there that are heated by underground volcanic sources. The water is usually a delightful 90* and dreamy. However, warm water harbors bacteria. Anyone with an open wound, weakened immune system, or just doesn't feel well do to cold, flu, or virus, Do Not get in . I'm sorry to burst your bubble of joy. I found out the very hard way. The plane ride home I was miserable with the feeling of a urinary tract infection beginning . That burn, that pain. Glad I always have AZO and Cystex. Well days went by and I woke up soaked in sweat but shivering cold, temperature 104* The look of down there. Putrid, and terrifying. Open wounds, oozing, and pain. I am a firm believer in natural medicine as a first response. Researched and researched only to sit in disbelief it sure looked like herpes. I was angry, accusing, scared, sad, depressed. All the while my fever would only come down to 101 with medicine. I was sick sick and couldn't fix it, so I thought.

Emergency room here we come. I was embarassed and tested for every std and hiv and aids. The diagnosis.. The dr. was certain Herpes what I had already braced myself to hear. The results wouldn't be back for an entire week. That was the longest wait of my life. I tried collodial silver, hydrocortisone, lydocaine, tea trea oil, plantain, herbs, vitamins, yogurt, coconut oil. This list was endless and costly. Then I read all of the wonders of an amino acid I have never heard of before. While I have taken a multi amino pill before when my eating disorder was bad never paid particular attention to what each did.

L-Lysine is a necessary building block for all protein in the body. Lysine is an essential amino acid that your body needs but cannot manufacture. L-Lysine plays a major role in calcium absorption; building muscle protein; recovering from surgery or sports injuries; and the body's production of 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. L-Lysine also plays a major role in calcium absorption. Some evidence suggests that L-Lysine supplementation may help to support a healthy immune system as well as proper cardiovascular function.

*Cold Sores

Lysine has be proven to be effective in helping treat cold sores. A study conducted by the Southern California University of Health Sciences showed lysine to be effective treatment in 40 percent of participants after three days and in 87 percent by the sixth day. Lysine ointments, balms and creams can be purchased over the counter for cold sore treatment

*Shingles

Similar as with the treatment of cold sores, Lysine has be shown to accelerate recovery from shingles. The amino acid restricts replication of the virus and may also help maintain remission for some. Dosage may vary from person to person, so consult your physician or dermatologist to determine how this treatment can work for you.

*Lysine for Herpes Treatment

Lysine has become a very popular supplement for herpes simplex virus treatment. Lysine for Herpes is believed to slow the replication of the virus and reduce the severity and time of the outbreaks. Most people get all they need from diet alone, but there are supplements in pill form that can be used.Lysine herpes treatment works best when taken with Vitamin C and Zinc. When combined with Arginine, it is not as effective and may even worsen the virus. Lysine for herpes is a popular alternative supplement to mainstream medicine.

~That all being said .. I DID NOT HAVE THE HERPES VIRUS, I DID NOT HAVE ANY STD AT ALL! What I DID have was a severe bacterial infection as a result of the warm ponds. I lost two months of good life but it only took L-lysine 2 weeks to heal me. I wish I'd found it sooner but at least I can honestly state the stuff works.

It has also been very effective on boils. I was dealing with one for months than it occured to me duh, Lysine. Oregano Oil didn't work, tea trea, lemon, lavendar, bleach, alcohol, peroxide, bag balm. Lysine!!