The Basics On Lysine
What is Lysine?
Amino acid.
What are other names for Lysine?
2,6-DIAMINOHEXANOIC ACID, 6-AMINO- L-NORLEUCINE, L-LYSINE, L-LYSINE SOLUTION, L-NORLEUCINE, 6-AMINO-, and LYSINE
What is Lysine used for?
Lysine works in the body with other nutrients as a “building block.” It helps form muscles with dietary protein. It also helps your body better absorb calcium for bone health. Lysine may also treat cold sores. Studies show that Lysine helps build collagen in the skin .
How Lysine is classified
Antioxidants, Skin-Replenishing
Recommendations for using Lysine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Lysine During Pregnancy
What we know about using Lysine while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
The amino acid alkyl amides in this assessment will not rapidly dissociate (beyond zwitterion formation) in the presence of water, but action by amidases is the most likely first step of metabolism if dermal penetration occurs. Exposure to these ingredients, hence, would also involve exposures to amino acid and fatty acid metabolites of these ingredients. Because most of these amino acids and fatty acids are found in the foods we consume daily, systemic toxicity is not expected. Systemic toxicity following dermal exposure is not expected to differ from that of oral exposure. Irritation and sensitization are of concern, and the focus in this report. Data from the previous safety assessments on α-amino acids and fatty acids support that these ingredients would not likely be irritants or sensitizers. REPRODUCTIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Acetyl Cysteine In teratology studies, no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to fetuses was observed in rats
General safety info about Lysine from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Lysine
SUSANNE KAUFMANN Eye Cream Line T (0.5 oz.); StriVectin Double Fix for Lips Plumping & Vertical Line Treatment (0.16 fl. oz.); SUSANNE KAUFMANN Eye Fluid Line F (0.67 oz.); bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15; bareMinerals Matte Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15; Dr. Jart+ Focuspot Line & Wrinkle Micro Tip Patch
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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