Supports
Healthy Skin & Lips*
PRODUCT DISCUSSION
PhysioLogics L-Lysine provides this essential amino acid, one of nine amino
acids that cannot be made by the body.
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and protein helps construct
and maintain the critical structures in the body. L-Lysine is an essential
amino acid that is used for the production of collagen and tissue maintenance
in the skin.* It also plays an important role in supporting immune system
function.*
CLINICAL EVIDENCE
- Lysine has been shown to play a role in collagen crosslinking. The
enzymatic hydroxylation of lysine residues in collagen protein is required
for the stabilization and orderly formation of collagen in the body, a
necessary step in the formation of healthy connective tissue. (Robins,
2008)
- A review article reports favorable results from studies examining the
effect of lysine supplementation on skin health. Proposed mechanisms by
which lysine may help support skin health are increasing the lysine/arginine
ratio in the body or possibly increasing immune response by improving
protein nutrition. (Flodin, 1997)
SUMMARY
PhysioLogics L-Lysine supplies this essential amino acid that is important for
collagen and skin health.*
SUGGESTED DOSAGE
For adults, take one (1) capsule two times daily or follow the advice of a
health care professional.
REFERENCES
Flodin NW. The metabolic roles, pharmacology, and toxicology of lysine. J Am
Coll Nutr. 1997;16:7-21.
Robins SP. Biochemistry and functional significance of collagen
cross-linking. Biochem Soc Trans. 2007;35:849-52.
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