BulkSupplements Pure L-Lysine HCL Powder (250 grams)
L-Lysine HCL is an essential (meaning that it cannot be produced by the body and must be found through dietary means) amino acid and is also one of the most common natural amino acids which are needed by the body to keep up tissue health and general growth. The HCl is added to the base L-lysine to assist with digestion and to make it more soluble.Lysine helps in protein synthesis, the creation of new antibodies and in growth and regrowth of new or damaged tissue. Most foods, including meats, and vegetables with high levels of protein are also good sources of Lysine.Soy products are very good sources of lysine for vegetarians since most protein rich foods are meat based and most vegetables are not good sources of protein overall. This excludes peas, and beans which are counted as legumes.Many athletes choose to use lysine because it helps to develop protein which can then go on to help with muscle development.Lysine is one chemical which eventually goes on to help build protein. Not only that but it helps with the creation of various enzymes, and hormones. It also helps maintain the body's levels of nitrogen and helps to create new antibodies to bolster the immune system.Carnitine helps in the breakdown of fatty acids and in their eventual transformation into energy for the body. Lysine is essential in the creation of carnitine. Collagen is manufactures to some extent with the help of lysine, and collagen is needed for the health of bones, teeth, important organs, and blood vessels.