Lysine, or L-lysine, is an essential amino acid, meaning it is necessary for human health, but the body cannot make it. You have to get lysine from food or supplements. Amino acids like lysine are the building blocks of protein.

• Vital structural component in the skin, bones and blood vessels
• L-Lysine is an essential acids that the body does not make. Adequate levels need to be obtained from food and supplementation
• L-Lysine is of particular importance to those on a vegetarian of vegan diet