L-Lysine Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by New Sun
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Lysine 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 is a dietary supplement by New Sun 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 by New Sun
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
L-Lysine by New Sun contains one active ingredient: L-lysine, an amino acid your body uses to build protein. The capsules are made from vegetarian plant-based material and include magnesium stearate, a common inactive ingredient that helps with manufacturing.
L-lysine is found naturally in many foods — meat, cheese, beans, and nuts — and is available as a supplement in concentrated form.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L-Lysine is possibly effective for cold sores (herpes labialis) based on available evidence. For other uses — supporting child growth, healing pressure ulcers, or diabetic foot ulcers — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.
That doesn't mean it's ineffective; it means more research is needed to know for sure.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-Lysine is generally well tolerated at typical doses. The most common side effects with oral use are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and indigestion.
High amounts may cause stomach upset, and long-term safety hasn't been thoroughly studied. There is not enough reliable data on supplement use during pregnancy or breastfeeding — lysine from food is fine, but if you're pregnant or nursing and considering a supplement, talk with your doctor first.
There is one rare case report of kidney inflammation linked to oral lysine, though this is not a common occurrence.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
If you take a 5-HT4 agonist — a medication used for certain bowel motility issues — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding L-Lysine, as it may reduce how well the medication 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, though the evidence is modest. If you take a 5-HT4 agonist medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
At typical doses it's generally well tolerated, though some people experience stomach upset, and safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been well studied — those situations warrant a conversation with your own healthcare provider.
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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 23, 2020.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | New Sun |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 75-3 |
| Net contents | 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 217929 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| 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 by New Sun, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Lysine | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, vegetarian Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule with meals three times daily.
Precautions
Do not use if safety seal is missing or or broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or experiencing health issues, consult your doctor before use.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formula
L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that must be obtained through the diet or through supplementation. L-Lysine is necessary for the production of all proteins in the body. It is required for the maintenance of the structural proteins collagen and elastin, which forms all connective tissue such as skin, tendon, and bone. L-Lysine is also a precursor to L-carnitine, which is needed for fat metabolism and energy production. In addition, L-Lysine may help to support a healthy immune system and proper cardiovascular function.
Amino acid
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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L-Lysine by New Sun 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 by New Sun
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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: Vegetarian Capsule, Vegetarian Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Lysine by New Sun Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
L-Lysine by New Sun has one documented interaction: it may reduce the effects of 5-HT4 agonists (medications that work on a specific serotonin receptor).
This is a Minor interaction based on animal research suggesting that lysine acts as a partial blocker of this receptor.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
If you take a 5-HT4 agonist — a class used for certain GI motility problems — let your doctor or pharmacist know before starting lysine. They can assess whether the interaction matters for your specific situation.
Altogether, these interactions span 1 individual medication.
Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page to be sure.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in L-Lysine interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in L-Lysine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Lysine
TegaserodZelnorm
How Tegaserod interacts with L-Lysine — 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 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, from the product label.
New Sun
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- New Sun, Inc.
- City
- Hendersonville
- State
- NC
- ZipCode
- 28792
- Phone Number
- (800) 544-0777
- Web Address
- mynewsun.com
L-Lysine by New Sun: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Lysine’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'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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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