Sunday, October 2, 2011

L-lisine-- Lots of health reasons to take it


Ensure you absorb enough calcium with l-lysine supplements


L-Lysine is an essential amino acid or protein building block that cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from other nutrients. The best food sources for Lysine are lean meats, fish, potatoes and milk. Lysine helps ensure the adequate absorption of calcium and the formation of collagen for bone, cartilage and connective tissue. It also aids in the production of antibodies (to help combat viruses), hormones & enzymes. It also maintains nitrogen balance in adults and in children; Lysine is needed for proper growth and bone development. Most individuals have an adequate intake of Lysine; however Lysine levels may be low in vegetarians and low-fat dieters. Without enough Lysine or any other of the eight essential amino acids, the body cannot build protein to sustain muscle tissue.


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The issue in parallel with this L-Lysine issue is that calcium is taken from the bones to neutralize acidity in the system, especially the blood. This results in osteoporosis and calcium deficiency. While you MUST balance your diet intake of acid by moving to alkaline foods more, L-Lysine will help in the mean time to control the calcium loss.

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