Lysine

It is needed for growth and to help maintain nitrogen balance in the body. It also may help the body absorb and conserve calcium. Lysine also helps form collagen which makes up bone cartilage and connective tissues and aids in the production of antibodies, hormones and enzymes. Some studies have shown that lysine may be effective against herpes and is therefore often prescribed by doctors to people with cold sores or genital herpes.

Good sources of Lysine

We have sorted our nutrition database by foods high in lysine. So you can easily see how much is contained in different foods. You can also search through our database using the search box below or browse the Lysine content by food category.

Lysine in foods - by food category

Baby Food		Baked Products
Beef Products		Breakfast Cereals
Cereal Grains and Pasta		Dairy Products
Drinks		Ethnic Foods
Fast Foods		Fats and Oils
Fish		Fruits
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products		Legumes and Legume Products
Meals, Entrees, and Sidedishes		Nuts
Pork		Poultry Products
Sausages and Luncheon Meats		Snacks
Soups		Spices and Herbs
Sweets		Vegetables
Cakes		Fruit Juices
Soy Products		Sauces
Shellfish		Candy
Spreads		Soda
Dried Fruits		Soups
Cookies		Biscuits

Deficiency of Lysine may cause

tiredness
lack of concentration
irritability
loodshot eyes
retarded growth
hair loss
anemia
reproductive problems