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Why are more people not talking about lysine supplements?

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MovingAround90 · 15/11/2023 19:39

Been taking them daily for the last 3 months as I heard on here that they were good for preventing/treating cold sores.

OMG, my hair and nails are longer than they've ever been, and my skin looks fantastic! I've had comments from people wondering if I'm pregnant 😬

Why is lysine not marketed more? Is lysine the major ingredient of Perfectil and overpriced health and beauty supplements? Is there a major downside I'm missing? (Apart from having to book in a haircut earlier than I was expecting to)

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All2Well · 15/11/2023 20:13

Didn't do much for me tbh

Wellwoman is making me turn into Cousin It with talons though, although hair isn't thicker just longer.

KrisAkabusi · 15/11/2023 20:11

Does working for the lysine marketing board pay well?

notgettinganyyounger · 15/11/2023 19:49

@FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee
😂

SgtJuneAckland · 15/11/2023 19:49

It can cause digestive issues and if you take them daily your body gets used to an increased amount of lysine so if you forget or stop taking them you will get a major cold sore outbreak. It also inhibits arginine production.
I say this as someone who uses lysine balm and supplements when I have a cold sore outbreak and it works well. There are downsides

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 15/11/2023 19:48

I take it daily for cold sores and I've noticed fuck all difference to my hair, nails or skin.

Comtesse · 15/11/2023 19:46

#spam