Lysine 400 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Lysine 400 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
Lysine 400 is a dietary supplement by ProCaps Laboratories 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 Lysine 400 by ProCaps Laboratories
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.
Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lysine.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
- For scale: 1 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
- General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2016.
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 Lysine 400, straight from the product label.
| Brand | ProCaps Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 360 Easy-To-Swallow Capsule(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 57355 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lysine 400 by ProCaps Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE Consume one or more capsules daily or as recommended by a health care professional.
General Statements
This product is most effective as part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle, along with Andrew Lessman’s Life Rx multi-vitamin-mineral formulas. For answers to questions about the use of this product, call 800.800.1200.
UNSURPASSED. Purity. Quality. Integrity. Effectiveness. {signature} Andrew Lessman Founder of ProCaps Labs
UNSURPASSED. Purity. Quality. Integrity. Effectiveness. Andrew Lessman Founder of ProCaps Labs
Lysine has become a very popular supplement, because of its role in supporting the immune system, as well as its central role in fat burning and energy metabolism. Lysine is one of nine amino acids referred to as “essential” because it cannot be produced by the body. Lysine is vital for the growth and development of body tissues and also plays a critical role in the body’s production of energy, since it is a precursor to acetyl CoA, a critical component of all energy metabolism. Additionally, Lysine is also a precursor to Carnitine, which is essential for all fat metabolism. Lysine also plays an important structural role in the formation of collagen, a vital component of healthy skin, bones, joints and connective tissue (tendons, ligaments and cartilage). Lysine also plays a role in helping the body manage Calcium. In short, Lysine plays a multitude of critical roles in the most vital systems in our body.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2015 ProCaps Laboratories
General
603302 - 03P
Formula
Andrew Lessman’s Lysine 400 is a pure, natural source of the essential amino acid L-Lysine.
400 mg Lysine Free Form Amino Acid
CONTAINS NO Milk, soy, yeast, corn, wheat, gluten, sodium, salt, sugar, fat, cholesterol, color, preservative, common allergens or manufacturing additives.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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.
Formulation
CONTAINS NO Milk, soy, yeast, corn, wheat, gluten, sodium, salt, sugar, fat, cholesterol, color, preservative, common allergens or manufacturing additives. CONTAINS NO ADDITIVES OF ANY KIND
Seals/Symbols
ProCaps LABORATORIES
All-Solar MANUFACTURING
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Lysine 400 by ProCaps Laboratories 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 Lysine 400 by ProCaps Laboratories
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 container360 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: Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lysine 400 by ProCaps Laboratories Drug Interactions
Lysine 400 contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 1 medication. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lysine 400 interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Lysine 400 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Lysine
TegaserodZelnorm
How Tegaserod interacts with Lysine 400 — 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 Lysine 400 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 Lysine 400, from the product label.
ProCaps Laboratories
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- ProCaps Laboratories
- Street Address
- 430 Parkson Road
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
Lysine 400 by ProCaps Laboratories: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lysine 400’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lysine 400'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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