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- Q Can I take lysine if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
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Unless for the improvement of lysine deficiency, avoid use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, due to a lack of safety information.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard... Full Answer
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- Q Can lysine cause an allergic reaction?
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Avoid in people with a known allergy or sensitivity to lysine.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Full Answer
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- Q How much lysine should I give my child?
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Children (under 18 years old):According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of lysine is 89 milligrams per kilogram of body weight daily for children 7-12 months old, 58 milligrams per kilogram daily for... Full Answer
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- Q How much lysine should I take?
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Adults (18 years and older):According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of lysine in adults over 19 years old is 38 milligrams per kilogram of body weight daily. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the... Full Answer
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- Q Does lysine help with metabolic disorders?
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Lysinuric protein intolerance (LPI) is a genetic condition whereby the absorption of various amino acids, including lysine, is impaired. Some evidence suggests that lysine supplementation may improve lysine levels in people with LPI. More high-quality... Full Answer
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- Q Does lysine help with deficiency?
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Strong evidence suggests that lysine is needed for growth and development, protein synthesis, and calcium absorption. The intake of inadequate lysine or excess arginine may both contribute to lysine deficiency. Symptoms of lysine deficiency include... Full Answer
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- Q What is apitherapy?
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Apitherapy refers to the use of bees, bee venom, or bee products to treat health problems. It has been used for thousands of years, particularly for arthritis. Advocates of apitherapy, specifically bee venom therapy, claim that the bee sting... Full Answer
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- Q What are the side effects of bee venom therapy?
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Bee venom therapy or apitherapy (the use of bees, bee venom, or bee products to treat health problems) is usually well tolerated. Death is a very rare side effect, usually attributed to severe allergic reactions. Occasionally, a heart attack may... Full Answer
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- Q What is lysine?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyLysine, also called L-lysine, is an essential amino acid. This means it is needed by your body but is not made by the body. Typically, people get lysine through the foods they eat, such as yogurt, fish, cheese, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, pork, other... Full Answer
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- Q What medications can interact with green coffee?
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Green coffee extract may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using medications that may also lower blood sugar. People taking insulin or drugs for diabetes by mouth should be monitored closely by a qualified healthcare professional,... Full Answer
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