Diet and Supplement Advice

Published by admin on Tagged Herpes Dietary Supplements

Paying attention to diet and nutrition can be a simple yet effective approach when managing herpes and cold sores.

When people talk about “diet” with herpes, it is normally in relation to the amino acids Lysine and Arginine. Simply put, Arginine is required by the herpes virus to become active and to grow.

Lysine does the opposite and slows down the growth of the herpes virus. It does this by naturally restricting the levels of Arginine in the body. So, to help manage outbreaks it is helpful to eat foods HIGH in Lysine and LOW in Arginine.

Lysine restricts the herpes virus from becoming active.

Taking Lysine supplements (at least 2 x 625 mg tablets daily) can help take the worry out of maintaining this diet. By taking this amino acid (Lysine) in a tablet form you are guaranteeing that your body gets enough Lysine to counter-react the effects of the Arginine which you are sourcing naturally from your diet.

There are no side-effects noted, so for many people who are interested in a natural approach this can be worthwhile.

We recommend Thompson’s Lysine Lip Clear with Vitamin C, Zinc and Bioflavonoids because it is quality manufactured and contains all the recommended supplements for herpes in one tablet, making it cost effective.

Vitamin C and Zinc

Vitamin C and Zinc help the skin to repair, regenerate and heal more efficiently. They also help to strengthen the skin’s resistance against infections.

Clinical studies have shown that taking zinc supplements can help to reduce the frequency, intensity and duration of herpes outbreaks. This is attributed to zinc’s ability to enhance cell mediated immunity.

Vitamin C and zinc both have wound healing properties and Vitamin C is vital to the production of collagen (a fiber that connects and strengthens connective tissue, such as the skin).

Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids help your body to absorb and utilize Vitamin C more efficiently. They also offer resistance to infection, are a natural antioxidant, free radical destroyer and immune booster.

Clinical studies have found that combining Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids can inhibit the formation and bursting of the blisters. This gives you the advantage of fighting the outbreak before it even begins.

Bioflavonoids enhance the body’s absorption of Vitamin C and help to improve and prolong its effect. For this reason, Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids should always be taken together for best results.

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