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LYSINE

January 13th, 2025

What is it?

This amino acid is essential for many bodily processes; however, it cannot be made in the body. It must be acquired through diet or supplementation. It is important in the building of protein and is mainly absorbed from eating animal products.

What does it do?

• Bone health: may help to absorb and retain calcium.
• Collagen formation: helps with production of collagen for skin, bone and cartilage health.
• The immune system: may help with the production of antibodies. Prevent and/or heal cold sores. Some people use it for Shingles but there is no evidence to support this.
• Anxiety: It may affect serotonin receptors.
• Anti-inflammatory: It may be neuroprotective. It has been shown to improve blood flow in patients with ischemic stroke. Unfortunately, it has not been studied as to how this happens.
• Antiviral: some studies show that it may inhibit the replication of some viruses. Herpes simplex is mentioned in the studies.
• Decrease in cholesterol: help to produce carnitine which plays a part in burning fatty acids for energy. Then end result is cholesterol may be reduced.

How do I know I need it?

Lysine deficiency is very rare unless protein is deprived. Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, nausea, anemia, impaired immune function and hair loss.

How do I get it?

Lysine is found in red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts and seeds. It is also found in some grains. As mentioned earlier, our bodies cannot make it so if your diet is poor in protein you may need to supplement.
As a supplement it is found as l-lysine. Doses can be tricky so please check you’re your health care provider before starting this or any other vitamin/supplement. Dosage ranges between 312mg to 4 grams daily

How long does is take to notice a difference?

It may take a few weeks to notice a difference; however, I found one study of 1543 patients with cold sore lesions. Those who took 1,000 mg of Lysine, 85% said lesions healed in five days.

What are the side effects?

Lysine is considered safe when taken in proper doses for up to one year. Overdose side effects may include diarrhea, increased cholesterol, and allergic reactions. It may also cause tubulointerstitial nephritis syndrome (Fanconi syndrome). In excessive doses gallstone formation is possible.

Contraindications

While It is NOT contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation, it can reduce calcium absorption and decrease urine loss. More research is needed to confirm its safety.
It is contraindicated in hyperilysinemia/hyperlysinuria, renal and hepatic impairment.
Lysine should not be taken with large doses of calcium or aminoglycosides.

Where do I get it?

All lysine products are not the same. There may be great differences in the form, purity and the fillers that are added. There may also be differences in the actual amount of lysine in each product. I always recommend pharmaceutical grade vitamins and supplements. One company you can trust is Xymogen. Their products are certified to have in them what they say they do and are made here in the USA. You can only obtain them through a health care professional. I will place a link at the bottom of this page for your convenience.

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5-HTP

September 22nd, 2024

What is it?

5-hydroxytryptophan is the forerunner of serotonin and found naturally in the body. It is produced by the amino acid tryptophan.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps with sleep, mood, and appetite. It is not found in foods. Even though tryptophan is found in foods, eating foods with tryptophan will not increase 5-HTP levels.

The supplement 5-HTP is made from an African plant named Griffonia simplicifolia.

Tryptophan is found in turkey, chicken, milk, potatoes, pumpkin collard greens, and seaweed.

What does it do?

Appetite reduction: I found three studies, one in 1992 in the journal Appetite, one in1998 in the journal International Journal of Obesity, and one 2014 in the journal Brain Research all showed that supplementation with 5-HTP reduced food intake and promoted weight loss.
• Depression: Multiple studies have shown that 5-HTP may be as effective as antidepressants in treating depression. Unfortunately, the studies were small, more research is needed.
• Parkinsons disease: depression is a factor in Parkinson’s disease, A study in the journal “Clinical Neuropharmacology” in 2019 investigated this problem and found that this supplement “significantly reduced symptoms of depression in these patients”. They suggested it may be “useful” in addition to other medications for Parkinson’s patients.:
• Insomnia: It has been found that 5-HTP has the possibility to increase REM sleep and improve the quality of sleep compared to placebo.
• Fibromyalgia: People with fibromyalgia may have low levels of serotonin, since 5-HTP raises levels of serotonin in the brain it is thought that this supplement may help with the pain, stiffness and fatigue that this problem causes.
• Migraines and headaches: Evidence is mixed.

How much do I need?

As with any vitamin or supplement you should talk with your health care provider before taking them. 5-HTP can be dangerous at high doses. Your health care provider can determine the correct dose for you. Make sure you provide a list of all other medications or supplements you take. There is the possibility of interactions with other medications such as antidepressants, carbidopa, tramadol, Robitussin DM, Meperidine (Demerol), and triptans (Migraine medications)

What are the side effects?

• Liver and brain toxicity
• Eosinophilic myalgia syndrome (EMS) which can be fatal. It can affect the skin, blood, muscles and organs. Because of this tryptophan supplements were banned in 1989.
• High blood pressure. Do not take 5-HTP before speaking with your health care provider if you have high blood pressure.
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Gas
• Feelings of fullness and rumbling
• Serotonin Syndrome-a life-threatening condition that occurs if serotonin levels get too high in the body. There are a multitude of symptoms but if severe may include high fever, tremor, seizures, irregular heartbeat, and unconsciousness.

Where do I get it?

Not in the drug or grocery store, not even in a vitamin store. You don’t know what you are getting. I always recommend pharmaceutical grade vitamins and supplements. I use Xymogen, accompany here in the USA. Their products are certified to have in them what they say they have in them. You will get what you pay for. You can only get them from a health care provider. I will place a link at the bottom of the page for your convenience. I use these products myself and recommended them to my patients. For appetite suppression, I recommend Appe-Curb. For depression or anxiety, try Mood Food.

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Tag: anxiety

LYSINE

5-HTP