does l-lysine kill viruses - #25498
I am curious about whether L-lysine actually kills viruses. I mean, I’ve heard a lot of people talking about it recently. A few months ago, I started getting cold sores all the time, like almost monthly, which is super annoying. My friend told me that L-lysine might help, so I started taking some supplements. But here’s where it gets confusing. I read online that some studies say L-lysine could help reduce the frequency of outbreaks, but others just suggest it can help with symptoms. Yesterday, I even stumbled upon a claim saying "does l-lysine kill viruses," and now I'm just lost trying to figure out what’s true. I don’t want to keep popping pills if they don’t do much, you know? Also, is it safe to take L-lysine with my other meds? I don’t want any weird interactions. Anyone else try L-lysine for similar issues and can share if it really works? Does it actually help your immune system, or is it just a placebo? Would really appreciate any insights ya'll might have!
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