Lysine

Support for lysine is thin so far, but some use it for cold sores.

Worth exploring

For managing cold sore outbreaks..

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“if you're someone who gets cold sores... then get lysine... and also ask your provider for some acyclovir or valacyclovir”

a certified nutrition specialist · source video · 00:49:30

In their own words

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a former research biochemist recommend
“Lysine acts as a growth inhibitor for cold sore viruses and can be used prophylactically or topically.”

a former research biochemist · source video · 00:52:00 sponsored

a certified nutrition specialist conditional
“Lysine is safe and inexpensive, though evidence is not compelling; it may be worth trying for recurrent viral outbreaks.”

a certified nutrition specialist · source video · 00:54:00 sponsored

a board-certified cardiologist neutral
“It is a theory by Linus Pauling that has not been proven and lacks lab markers to confirm effectiveness.”

a board-certified cardiologist · source video · 00:01:20

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

The research our sources reach for

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Strong consensus

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Strong consensus

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Strong consensus

“water needs to be filtered and remember in order to filter toxins like that out of the water we must use a reverse osmosis or a distillation type filter”

a clinical nutritionist · source video · 00:06:00