L-Lysine 500 mg

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid and must be obtained from food or by supplementation. Vegetarians, and athletes who participate in frequent vigorous exercise, are at highest risk for a lysine deficiency. L-Lysine helps the body absorb and conserve calcium and it plays an important role in the formation of collagen, a substance important for bones and connective tissues including skin, tendons and cartilage. *  Aids in calcium absorption* Nourishes healthy collagen formation* Supports the production of antibodies, hormones, and enzymes*   What is L-Lysine?L-Lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning it must come from the diet as it cannot be made within the body. As a building block for protein, amino acids like L-lysine are necessary for normal growth and development. In particular, L-lysine is needed by the body to manufacture carnitine, a substance that is used in the conversion of fatty acids into energy.Vegetarians are at risk of becoming lysine deficient as animal protein is