There are multiple sources of lysine. I mentioned quinoa the other day, which can be eaten like oatmeal.
Other sources are lysine are proteins such as meats, (this includes red meat, pork and chicken), fish (especially cod and sardines), eggs, parmesan cheese, nuts, and soy (this includes tofu, and soy flour). Remember that lysine is an essential amino acid and is usually in proteins. Many of the grains do not contain lysine because the protein in grains is not complete.
Showing posts with label Lysine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lysine. Show all posts
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
More About Lysine
There are more good things about lysine. Researchers have found that lysine not only improves the absorption of calcium in the GI tract, but it also decreases the loss of calcium in the kidney. This is turn may be helpful to improving bone and decreasing osteoporosis.
Researchers have also shown that when lysine combines with arginine, bone building activity increases and collagen is enhanced. So lysine has a 2 fold effect on bones helping to prevent osteoporosis.
Researchers have also shown that when lysine combines with arginine, bone building activity increases and collagen is enhanced. So lysine has a 2 fold effect on bones helping to prevent osteoporosis.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Lysine
Yesterday I mentioned lysine and said a little about what it is and why it is essential to the body. There are definitely some health benefits from lysine.
Research has shown that lysine can help prevent breakouts of herpes simplex as well as herpes zoster. Herpes simplex, you may call cold sores. Herpes Zoster is more commonly known as shingles. These are both viruses. The simplex virus is usually around the nose and mouth. The individual will have a break out whenever the immune system is compromised or fighting some other virus or infection, such as a cold.
Zoster is related to the vericella virus which causes chicken pox. Zoster is a virus of the nerve and affects only one side of the body, ie left or right. The lesions will follow nerve routes and usually occur on the chest or back. Occasionally the break out will occur on the face. This is an extremely dangerous situation because if the virus gets into the eye, it will lead to blindness.
Lysine can help decrease the duration of the breakout as well as help prevent further breakouts. Because of the danger with zoster, particularly on the face, as soon as the rash develops you should see your doctor. This is critical, because the antivirals must be given within 48 hours of the development of the rash. They still may not have any effect, but if it is more than 48 hours, the antivirals will not help at all.
Research has shown that lysine can help prevent breakouts of herpes simplex as well as herpes zoster. Herpes simplex, you may call cold sores. Herpes Zoster is more commonly known as shingles. These are both viruses. The simplex virus is usually around the nose and mouth. The individual will have a break out whenever the immune system is compromised or fighting some other virus or infection, such as a cold.
Zoster is related to the vericella virus which causes chicken pox. Zoster is a virus of the nerve and affects only one side of the body, ie left or right. The lesions will follow nerve routes and usually occur on the chest or back. Occasionally the break out will occur on the face. This is an extremely dangerous situation because if the virus gets into the eye, it will lead to blindness.
Lysine can help decrease the duration of the breakout as well as help prevent further breakouts. Because of the danger with zoster, particularly on the face, as soon as the rash develops you should see your doctor. This is critical, because the antivirals must be given within 48 hours of the development of the rash. They still may not have any effect, but if it is more than 48 hours, the antivirals will not help at all.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Quinoa - Super Grain?
Actually quinoa is not a grain at all, although many believe it to be one. Quinoa is the the seed from a leafy plant that is distantly related to spinach. What quinoa contains that most grains do not is the amino acid lysine. Lysine is an essential amino acid, however, we are dependent upon getting it from our food as the body is unable to produce it.
Lysine helps the body convert fatty acids into energy by helping to produce carnitine in the body. You can immediately get the point that if you have too little lysine, you don't produce enough carnitine and you can become fatigued. This is usually not a problem unless you are not eating any protein sources in your diet.
Back to quinoa, this seed contains lots of good nutrients like potassium, riboflavin, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, folate, zinc and copper. This is an excellent protein source as well.
Lysine helps the body convert fatty acids into energy by helping to produce carnitine in the body. You can immediately get the point that if you have too little lysine, you don't produce enough carnitine and you can become fatigued. This is usually not a problem unless you are not eating any protein sources in your diet.
Back to quinoa, this seed contains lots of good nutrients like potassium, riboflavin, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, folate, zinc and copper. This is an excellent protein source as well.
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