L-Lysine 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Lysine 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
L-Lysine 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cold sores (herpes labialis), genital herpes outbreaks, supporting protein and collagen formation.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Lysine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Lysine 500 mg by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This supplement contains one active ingredient: L-lysine 500 mg per capsule. Lysine is an amino acid — one of the building blocks your body uses to make and repair proteins.
The capsule also contains hypromellose (a capsule material) and organic rice hull concentrate as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L-lysine is possibly effective for cold sores (herpes labialis) — the evidence suggests it may help, but more research would strengthen that claim. For other uses listed in the research — child growth, pressure ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers — there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-lysine is generally well tolerated at typical doses. Some people report stomach upset, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or indigestion when taking it orally, and high amounts raise that risk.
One rare case report linked very high-dose lysine to kidney inflammation that progressed to chronic kidney disease, though this is not common. Lysine from food is safe in pregnancy, but supplement safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been well studied.
If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement to decide what's right for you.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
If you take a 5-HT4 agonist (a medication that works on serotonin receptor 4 for digestive issues), let your doctor or pharmacist know before you start this supplement — it may reduce how well the drug works.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.
L-lysine may help with cold sores if the evidence holds up for your situation. It's generally well tolerated, but stomach upset can happen, especially at high doses.
If you take a 5-HT4 agonist (a digestive medication), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this. And if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss it with your own healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about L-Lysine 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Advanced Nutrition by Zahler |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 848998081232 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 11, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 261200 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Lysine 500 mg by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Lysine | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, organic Rice hull concentrate
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Formula
Potent Lysine Supplement Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means the body requires it but cannot product it on its own. In addition to supporting the production of collagen, Lysine is commonly used to help to support the body's natural healing process.
Kosher Pareve Under the strict supervision of Rabbi SH. Stern & the orthodox union
Freeform L-Lysine
500 mg per serving
General Statements
You may need additional supplements to support a healthy diet; consult your nutritionist for a formula that is right for you or contact us at 877-ASK-ZAHLER (877-275-9245) or [email protected].
Feel better, everyday.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
If pregnant, nursing or on medication, consult with your healthcare practitioner.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Dairy Kosher OU Kosher This product was manufactured in a GMP certified Facility
Manufactured in the USA
Formulation
Non-GMO Soy free Gluten free Dairy free
Vegetarian friendly
General health
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably away from food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
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L-Lysine 500 mg by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in L-Lysine 500 mg by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
L-Lysine
Interacts with1 drug
Lysine is an essential amino acid your body cannot make on its own, so it must come from food or supplements. People most often take extra lysine to t...
L-Lysine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Organic Rice hull concentrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Lysine 500 mg by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
L-Lysine 500 mg by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler has one documented interaction.
Through its lysine content, it may reduce how well 5-HT4 agonists work — a class of drugs used for certain digestive issues. Animal research suggests lysine partly blocks serotonin receptor 4, the same target these medications rely on.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The interaction is rated Minor in severity. If you take a 5-HT4 agonist, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting lysine to make sure the combination won't affect your treatment.
Altogether, these interactions span 1 individual medication. Use the search tool on this page to look up your exact prescriptions.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in L-Lysine 500 mg interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in L-Lysine 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Lysine
TegaserodZelnorm
How Tegaserod interacts with L-Lysine 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-lysine5-ht4 Agonists Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lysine may reduce the effects of 5-HT4 agonists.
Read the full L-lysine + Tegaserod interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in L-Lysine 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
L-Lysine
5-Ht4 Agonists
Theoretically, lysine may reduce the effects of 5-HT4 agonists.
Animal research suggests that L-lysine is a partial serotonin receptor 4 (5-HT4) antagonist and inhibits diarrhea induced by the 5-HT4 agonist, 5-hydroxytryptophane.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for L-Lysine 500 mg, from the product label.
Advanced Nutrition by Zahler
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- Advanced Nutrition by Zahler
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11230
- Phone Number
- 877-275-9245
- Web Address
- www.zahlers.com
L-Lysine 500 mg by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Lysine 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
L-Lysine 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Lysine 7 references
- Thein DJ, Hurt WC. Lysine as a prophylactic agent in the treatment of recurrent herpes simplex labialis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1984;58:659-66. PubMed
- McCune MA, Perry HO, Muller SA, O'Fallon WM. Treatment of recurrent herpes simplex infections with L-lysine monohydrochloride. Cutis 1984;34:366-73.
- DiGiovanna JJ, Blank H. Failure of lysine in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Arch Dermatol 1984;120:48-51. DOI
- Milman N, Scheibel J, Jessen O. Lysine prophylaxis in recurrent herpes simplex labialis: a double-blind, controlled crossover study. Acta Derm Venereol 1980;60:85-7.
- Griffith RS, Walsh DE, Myrmel KH, et al. Success of L-lysine therapy in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Dermatologica 1987;175:183-90. DOI
- Lo JC, Chertow GM, Rennke H, Seifter JL. Fanconi's syndrome and tubulointerstitial nephritis in association with L-lysine ingestion. Am J Kidney Dis 1996;28:614-7. PubMed
- Smriga M, Torii K. L-Lysine acts like a partial serotonin receptor 4 antagonist and inhibits serotonin-mediated intestinal pathologies and anxiety in rats. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Dec 23;100(26):15370-5.
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