{"product_id":"viridian-l-lysine-500mg","title":"Viridian L-Lysine 500mg","description":"\u003cp\u003eViridian L-Lysine 500mg is a pure amino acid supplement providing 500mg of L-lysine per capsule, an essential amino acid that must be obtained through diet or supplementation as the human body cannot synthesise it. L-lysine plays a fundamental role in numerous physiological processes, making it a widely used supplement for those seeking to support cold sore management, immune function, collagen synthesis, calcium absorption, and general protein metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eL-lysine is perhaps most popularly used for its role in managing herpes simplex virus (HSV) outbreaks, commonly manifested as cold sores or oral herpes. Research indicates that L-lysine may inhibit the replication of the herpes virus by competitively antagonising arginine, another amino acid that the virus requires to replicate. Regular supplementation with L-lysine has been associated with a reduction in the frequency, severity, and duration of herpes simplex outbreaks in some individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its antiviral applications, L-lysine is an important precursor to carnitine, which is essential for energy metabolism and the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy production. Lysine also plays a central role in collagen synthesis — collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the body, forming the scaffold of skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Lysine is required for the cross-linking of collagen fibres that gives connective tissue its strength and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement provides pharmaceutical-grade L-lysine with 100% active ingredients and no artificial additives. Suitable for vegans and produced in the UK to Viridian's strict ethical standards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian","offers":[{"title":"30 Veg Caps","offer_id":57473054048643,"sku":"VDN-0030","price":7.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 Veg Caps","offer_id":57473054081411,"sku":"VDN-0032","price":16.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/7191\/6675\/files\/VDN-0030_ef2a302b-b2c2-442e-bccb-c2456983e5d9.jpg?v=1772275349","url":"https:\/\/zenhealthfoods.com\/products\/viridian-l-lysine-500mg","provider":"Zen Health Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}