Lysine Contributions by sshowalter

One study found that week-long oral treatment with lysine (2.64 g per day) and arginine (2.64 g per day) could reduce general levels of anxiety.⁵⁷

57. Smriga M, Ando T, Akutsu M, et al. Oral treatment with L-lysine and L-arginine reduces anxiety and basal cortisol levels in healthy humans. Biomed Res. 2007;28:85-90.

One study found that week-long oral treatment with lysine (2.64 g per day) and arginine (2.64 g per day) could reduce general levels of anxiety.^57 ^

Lysine is an essential amino acid, one that you need to get from food. Some evidence suggests that supplemental lysine may be able to help some conditions including herpes infections and anxiety associated with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.

Though the mechanism of action is unknown, Lysine when used in combination with Arginine might be useful for helping treat anxiety of panic disorder.

An essential amino acid Though the mechanism of action is unknown, Lysine when used in combination with Arginine might be useful for helping treat anxiety.

Lysine is an essential amino acid, one that you need to get from food. Some evidence suggests that supplemental lysine may be able to help some conditions including herpes infections and anxiety.

57. Smriga M, Ando T, Akutsu M, et al. Oral treatment with L-lysine and L-arginine reduces anxiety and basal cortisol levels in healthy humans. Biomed Res. 2007;28:85-90.

One study found that week-long oral treatment with lysine (2.64 g per day) and arginine (2.64 g per day) could reduce general levels of anxiety.⁵⁷

Though the mechanism of action is unknown, Lysine when used in combination with Arginine might be useful for helping treat anxiety.