L-Lysine
Benefits of L-Lysine
- Collagen
- Form: Extract
- Food source: Legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and beans, tofu and tempeh, quinoa, pumpkin seeds and pistachios.
What is L-Lysine?
Amino acids provide the building blocks of protein, which the body uses for energy, growth, repair and maintenance. Amino acids can be classified as non-essential, essential and semi-essential. L-Lysine is an essential amino acid. Your body cannot make L-Lysine, so it's important to get it from your diet.
L-Lysine is one of the amino acids the body uses to build collagen, the protein that gives structure to our skin, bones and connective tissue.
What does the research say about L-Lysine?
L-Lysine has been researched in relation to how the body absorbs calcium, and in relation to the body's response to stress.
Why it's in OsteoFriend®
Lysine aids in collagen cross-linking, a key process in bone matrix stability. It also enhances calcium absorption in the intestine and may reduce urinary calcium excretion, thereby supporting skeletal calcium retention.1
Why it's in Women's ProMulti
Lysine, Proline, and Glycine are three amino acids involved in collagen synthesis and the overall health of connective tissues. L-Lysine is essential for collagen cross-linking, as it is a precursor to hydroxylysine, which strengthens collagen fibres. It also supports tissue repair and immune function. L-Proline is necessary for producing hydroxyproline, an amino acid that stabilises the collagen triple helix, ensuring the strength and integrity of skin, bones, and other connective tissues. Glycine, the most abundant amino acid in collagen, forms the basic structural framework for collagen fibres, contributing to flexibility and resilience. In addition, these amino acids have the following benefits.
L-Lysine enhances the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract, contributing to bone health and preventing calcium deficiency.
L-Proline
L-Proline is a unique, skin-loving amino acid that is an essential component of collagen production.
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