NOW L-lysine 500 mg, 250 Capsules

I take 3 pills 3x/day per Girondas advice for nitrogen retention. Ive noticed better pumps in the gym and all around better vascularity. On workout days I take 3 pills pre workout with my protein and maltodextrin shake and 3 pills after with my whole meal. Ive noticed this also helps with blood sugar control and hunger. Im not as ravenous throughout the day and my workouts have been getting tougher with a higher intensity threshold. Its a cheap supplement, so I definitely recommend it to add it your arsenal.

I take two in the morning and have been able to keep away the sicknesses that everyone else seems to be getting.

So i tried the same brand 1000 mg tablet and have choked every time I try to take it. I will happily go back to these capsules! I can double up if I’m having an outbreak, or I can open the capsule and put it in milk if my child is having one. It doesn’t hurt. It’s wonderful. It really cuts down on fever blister and shingles healing time.

Overall health

This works very well for us, keeps cold sores from developing or helps so much if they do. I am prone to shingles so taking this product everyday helps keep that under control. I gave 4 stars only because I ordered a bottle on Oct. 28 and have not received it, was not in the box with other items. Havent been successful in getting another sent so Im re-ordering as we dont want to be without it.

This is a food suplement that I have used this product for many years.

good value

I have been using Lysine for over 20 years to prevent cold sores. I eat a lot of sunflower seeds and it seems they can cause sores. It could be coffee and tea also. While I don’t know the complete reason for my cold sores Lysine helps. I take it at night. I like the capsules. They are easier to swallow than the larger regular pills.

When I search for NOW L Lysine 1000 mg it quickly comes up with a bottle that says 1000 mg. But when you click on it, it goes to the writing and it is changed into L Lysine 500 mg. I had this on auto ship but now have cancelled that order. I tried 2 times to talk to technical assistance and thought I had this corrected. But I got caught again. I do like the 1000 as that is the dosage the doctor had recommended for us. So for the price, it is more expensive because you are getting just half of what you think you are getting. If you want 1000 mg, you must take 2 tablets instead of just one.

Lysine is a godsend for shingles but when I have an outbreak I have to take A LOT of these. These 500mg capsules are easier to swallow than the 1000mg tablets but I prefer the tablets bc of the larger dose in one pill. I try to take 1-2000mg/day for maintenance and up to 10,000mg/day during a breakout depending on how fast I catch it and how bad it is. Either way Lysine is a must! Aside from that it seems to brighten my complexion and I think it helps a bit with nerves and stress. Tip for taking the larger 1,000 mg tablets: First, drink some water before to ensure mouth and throat is not dry. Then when taking tablet, let it swim around in your mouth for ? 5-10 seconds ? just long enough to dampen the outside of the tablet. Even better, take it with a heavier liquid like juice or milk. Hope that helps. Here’s to your health!!