L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Solaray
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 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 Beta Glucan 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Solaray with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cold sores (herpes labialis), genital herpes outbreaks, supporting protein and collagen formation.Based on those ingredients, 294 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beta-1,3-1,6-Glucan, 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 Beta Glucan 1000 mg by Solaray
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 product has 3 active ingredients. L-Lysine is an amino acid studied for cold sores (mouth herpes).
Beta-glucan (specifically Beta-1,3-1,6-Glucan) is a type of fiber from yeast and grains; the research here points to effects on cholesterol and heart health. Olive is included as a botanical; what evidence exists is not yet established for any condition in our data.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—cellulose and a rice extract blend—which serve as fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Not established
L-Lysine is possibly effective for herpes labialis (cold sores)—the best-supported use on this product. For other conditions like pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and growth, the evidence is too thin to rate.
Beta-glucan shows likely effectiveness for dyslipidemia (high cholesterol) and coronary heart disease, based on clinical research. Olive's effectiveness for any condition is not yet established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-Lysine is generally well tolerated at normal doses, though high amounts may cause stomach upset and diarrhea. Long-term safety is not well studied.
For pregnancy, the safety of L-Lysine supplements is not well known—food sources are fine, but talk with your doctor before taking the supplement. Breastfeeding safety is also not well studied; caution is advised.
Beta-glucan from food is generally well tolerated; concentrated supplements lack safety data. When applied to skin, beta-glucan cream has caused mild skin reactions and contact dermatitis in a small number of trial participants.
Olive as food is very safe, but concentrated supplements are less studied; headache and stomach discomfort have been reported in oral use. There is not enough data on beta-glucan or olive supplements during breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications against this product if you take antihypertensive drugs (blood-pressure medication) or immunosuppressants (drugs that suppress your immune system), both Moderate concerns with beta-glucan. Also flag any 5-HT4 agonists, a Minor interaction with L-Lysine.
Use the search tool below to verify your exact prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help with cold sores (L-Lysine) and possibly cholesterol or heart health (Beta-glucan). If you take blood-pressure medication or immunosuppressants, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first because beta-glucan may interact.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor before starting, since safety data is limited for these supplements in those situations.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2025.
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 Beta Glucan 1000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Solaray |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 076280048612 |
| Net contents | 60 VegCap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 326038 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg by Solaray, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Lysine | 1000 mg | -- |
| Olive | 25 mg | -- |
| Beta-1,3-1,6-Glucan | 5 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice extract Blend
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Solaray Est. 1973
Formula
Free-form amino acid
Discussion: L-Lysine is an essential amino acid needed for growth and to help maintain nitrogen balance in the body. Beta Gluten is and insoluble fiber that has been isolated from the cell wall of baker's yeast. L-Lysine Beta Glutan is intended to help support healthy skin and lips.
Formulation
Immune support
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Lab Verified
General Statements
A brighter way 1973 Since 1973, we've scoured the globe for the highest quality ingredients, connecting you with the most efficacious supplements that help you live brighter & embrace the moments that matter most.
100% PCR bottles
Precautions
Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep you licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product, especially if you are pregnant or lactating.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Use only as directed. Take 2 Vegcaps daily with a glass of water.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg by Solaray label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg by Solaray
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 VegCap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
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 & interactionsOlive
No knowninteractions
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyr...
Olive monograph & interactionsBeta-1,3-1,6-Glucan
Interacts with293 drugs
Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly low...
Beta-1,3-1,6-Glucan monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice extract Blend. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg by Solaray Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Solaray's L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg contains three ingredients, two of which have documented interactions with medications.
L-Lysine may theoretically reduce the effects of 5-HT4 agonists (drugs used for gut motility), a Minor interaction. Beta-glucan carries the more serious concerns: it may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensive drugs (a Moderate risk), since clinical research shows beta-glucan can lower blood pressure on its own.
Beta-glucan may also theoretically interfere with immunosuppressants (Moderate), as it appears to boost immune function.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Olive, the third ingredient, was checked and no interactions are documented in our data. This does not mean interactions don't exist — only that we haven't found evidence of them.
Altogether, these interactions span 288 individual medications. Because the specific drugs you take matter, use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg interact with 294 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beta-1,3-1,6-Glucan L-Lysine
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Abrocitinib interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Acetazolamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Beta-1,3-1,6-Glucan
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.
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 Beta Glucan 1000 mg, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lysine
Interacts with 1 drugLysine 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 try to prevent or shorten cold sores, but...
Read the full Lysine monograph → Herb & supplement monographOlive
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol. Olive oil as part of a Mediterrane...
Read the full Olive monograph → Herb & supplement monographBeta-glucans
Interacts with 293 drugsBeta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, while...
Read the full Beta-glucans monograph →Sources & How We Checked
L-Lysine Beta Glucan 1000 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 20 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.
Olive 2 references
- Liccardi G, D'Amato M, D'Amato G. Oleaceae pollinosis: a review. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1996;111:210-7. PubMed
- Somerville V, Moore R, Braakhuis A. The effect of olive leaf extract on upper respiratory illness in high school athletes: A randomised control trial. Nutrients. 2019;11(2). pii: E358. PubMed
Beta-glucans 11 references
- Katz, D. L., Nawaz, H., Boukhalil, J., Giannamore, V., Chan, W., Ahmadi, R., and Sarrel, P. M. Acute effects of oats and vitamin E on endothelial responses to ingested fat. Am.J.Prev.Med. 2001;20(2):124-129. PubMed
- Keenan, J. M., Pins, J. J., Frazel, C., Moran, A., and Turnquist, L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial. J.Fam.Pract. 2002;51(4):369.
- Maki, K. C., Galant, R., Samuel, P., Tesser, J., Witchger, M. S., Ribaya-Mercado, J. D., Blumberg, J. B., and Geohas, J. Effects of consuming foods containing oat beta-glucan on blood pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and biomarkers of oxidative stress i
- Bergendiova, K., Tibenska, E., and Majtan, J. Pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol 2011;111(9):2033-2040.
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