Name

L-Lysine

Action

This amino acid cannot be synthesised in the body. Highly concentrated in Muscle Tissue and is metabolised to acetyl CoA - used in the production of energy. Lysine is a precursor for Carnitine (see L-Carnitine) which is used for the transportation of fats to be used up for energy.

Uses

Weight Management, Energy Levels, Muscle & Collagen Formation.

Food Source

Meats, soya, tofu.

Found In

CELLULoss

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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