Lysine to the Rescue!
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
July 20, 2019 12:16am CST
I've always known that L'Lysine is an amino acid that can help with the problem of mouth sores as in canker sores, and even cold sores. It is a supplement that prevents the herpes simplex virus from growing.
I worked in a Vitamin Store for several years and learned all about it but it was only lately that I actually tried it. Taking 500 mg. once or twice daily can help with mouth sores, cold sores and even shingles!
Well ow! All these things really hurt!So I just bought some and started taking it as I was getting painful canker sores on my tongue. I have had these before and it's not funny.
It really works and began to help right away after I took a capsule daily for a few days. So if you're prone to these painful sores it's well worth it. There is also topical Lysine for cold sores but the caplets are relatively inexpensive and easy to use.
Thank God some problems have such an easy fix! 
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13 responses
@LadyDuck (458388)
• Switzerland
21 Jul 19
@MarymargII I had in the past and it is true that they are painful. The causes of canker sore can be so many, I do not know why I had in the past and no more now.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Jul 19
I seem to be prone to them and possibly in myfamily through my mom. They are very painful so this is a great remedy!!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Jul 19
@LadyDuck It could be your diet. We all change our diets slightly and I think it's also something I've been eating that offset the balance.
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@moffittjc (118481)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Jul 19
I have been lucky throughout my life not to get canker sores that often. But I did have Shingles a few years ago and wish I would have known about L'lysine capsules back then! Anytime I do start to get a canker sore, I will immediately (and frequently) rinse my mouth with warm salt water. The salt also is effective at helping kill the herpes virus.
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@moffittjc (118481)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Jul 19
@MarymargII It's amazing how much salt water helps heal so many ailments. Maybe it's because we originally came from the ocean when we first started to evolve as multiple-celled organism! lol
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Jul 19
@moffittjc Haha! Yes that could be it! And whoa- salt is everywhere and so inexpensive too!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Jul 19
Yes you're probably right and i am used to rinsing and gargling with salt water when I get a sore throat. I will also try it with canker sores- it's a bad pain so anything will help!!
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
20 Jul 19
You are right, most of those canker sores are a result of some dietary deficiency.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Jul 19
In this case they say that L'Arginine and L'Lysine compete for absorption in the body so maybe I have too much of the Arginine???
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
22 Jul 19
@MarymargII that's very possible but a lot of other nutrient deficiencies would cause the same and we understand our bodies and our diet better.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Jul 19
@louievill It's a very interesting subject- the natural vitamins etc and how they can heal our bodies.
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@DianneN (246993)
• United States
29 Jul 19
@MarymargII I’m getting it. It has many benefits.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
29 Jul 19
@DianneN Yes Dianne Many benefits-- I've heard you can get taller and ten years younger too! Lol! Now I'm really buying a few bottles!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
28 Jul 19
Good info to keep on hand anyway. Some people get them every time they get a fever!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Jul 19
Yes so many things are available to us but we just don't know what helps what all the time.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 Jul 19
@sophie09 Great to talk to a professional as there are many natural remedies that help so much.
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@sophie09 (34246)
• Indonesia
21 Jul 19
@MarymargII yeah, sometime we are confused
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
28 Sep 19
It's a supplement from a health store that helps your heart and also helps against herpes virus and canker sores.
@just4him (306538)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Aug 19
@MarymargII Yes, it is wonderful news.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Aug 19
Lysine is also heart healthy and works well with Vita C and B50s to strengthen the heart so that is good news.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
29 Jul 19
I think that if one was on the ball they would even try it daily if they are threatened with shingles.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
29 Jul 19
Yes and Judy I noticed it was trying to come back so I started taking a 500 mg. capsule TWICE a day and that nipped it pretty quick.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
31 Jul 19
Yes as an ointment on a cold sore Lysine is often used plus as a preventative you can take the capsules.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Jul 19
I have not had any in years! It took forever for them to go away, the last one was because my toothbrush slipped into my gum.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Jul 19
And they are so painful so glad I found this easy supplement that really helps!
