NOW L-lysine 500 mg, 250 Capsules

I take it for my immune system cause I have RA

Even though theyre not small (they are 1 inch by 5/16ths) these capsules wash down very easily with a swallow of water. I dont have dysphagia, but I do get freaked out when I have to swallow large tablets. Another advantage, Im guessing, is these capsules can be assimilated faster than the tablets, which have the potential for just passing through the GI tract, unabsorbed. Taking six daily, Ive already staved off a herpes simplex outbreak on my lip since receiving these just a week ago.

I was turned onto Lysine-L supplements by my hygienist and its been life-changing. Basically never get them anymore after suffering from them my whole life. Make sure to get this capsule version--there are tablets out there but they dont go down as easily. Ive taken two capsules a day for a few years and have had no adverse side effects or changes to my annual blood work.

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.

I use this product to protect my cat family from sinus infections and it works very well. The product is well priced and promptly shipped. Thank you

I bought the larger count size and was going to send it back and purchase a smaller bottle. My husband takes the L-Lysine also and we both take it daily. We like the Now brand so I will not be returning it. We purchase the Now products in other supplements and would not change.

Ive been taking L-lysine once a day along with my vitamins for years now. These work great for keeping cold sores at bay, healing chapped lips, and helping me stay healthy. I really like this brand of L-lysine, it works very well. If Im out in the sun too long and my lips start feeling chapped I take three before bed and chapped lips are gone by morning. If I start feeling a cold sore coming in I take a few before bed and more often than not it will never show, or if it does I take one three times a day and it shortens the severity of the sore and heals it faster. Nice size easy open bottle too.

Been using this for years... NOW is a great, reliable company. I take it occasionally when my body needs it, but mostly use it for rescue cats that need the immunity boost due to various ailments/conditions, including respiratory issues, viruses evidenced by other symptoms, lip blisters, etc. The gelatin capsule is easily separated to release the powder into wet food, liquids, etc. Great price, as well.

Went through a 10 year span where I was getting one cold sore after another. I purchased a bottle of this product to see if it would give me any relief. I took one-a-day til the bottle was empty and never got another cold sore. Once the bottle ran out and I failed to replenish my supply, the cold sores returned. I wont make that mistake again..

Ok I love these.. as a cold sore sufferer myself I found that taking these pills do help... but here’s another thing.. I made my own paste to put on top of my cold sore as well and it worked unbelievably. Here’s my concoction... grab one or two of the pills.. get a small medicine cup, open the pills and pour in the cup, put a few drops of tea tree oil, and a few drops of peroxide, and some sea salt... voila... works sooo good! I leave it on all night or for an hour or so when I have time. This is the only thing that has actually brought my cold sore down dramatically. Do try!! As well as taking these pills too.