The Solgar L-Lysine 1000mg is a dietary supplement in tablets, with 1000mg of L-lysine per tablet, provided as free-form lysine hydrochloride. Free form means that the amino acid is not bound to any larger protein chain, so it does not need digestion to be released. The package contains 50 tablets.
It is aimed at adults who want to increase their daily lysine intake beyond what they get from food: people who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, as the richest sources of lysine are animal-based, those who have increased protein needs due to exercise, and those whose diet is mainly based on cereals, which are among the poorest food categories in lysine.
The body's proteins are built from twenty amino acids. Nine of these are essential, because the human organism does not have the enzymes to synthesize them and they must be obtained ready-made from food. L-lysine is one of them. Without sufficient availability of even one essential amino acid, protein synthesis stops, regardless of how abundant the rest are. In nutritional science, this is described as a limiting amino acid, and lysine is precisely the limiting amino acid of cereals.
Lysine also stands out for a second reason: it is a structural component of collagen, the most abundant protein in the body. In collagen, lysine residues are hydroxylated and then form cross-links that give the fibers their strength, a reaction that requires vitamin C as a cofactor. Lysine also participates in the biosynthesis of carnitine, the molecule that transports fatty acids to the mitochondria. This describes what the amino acid does in the biochemistry of the organism and does not constitute health claims.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, L-Lysine 1000mg provides lysine in free form, amino acids are structural components of proteins and essential for multiple functions of the body, and L-lysine is a basic amino acid that the body cannot produce. The company positions the product as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. L-lysine does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remains a subject of research, so no results beyond describing what it is and where it participates are attributed to it.
This is a single-component product, without vitamins or minerals in the formula. What it has to show is in the dose and the form: 1000mg of L-lysine per tablet, as free-form lysine hydrochloride, in one tablet per day. No dose division or combination with another supplement is needed to meet the recommended intake of the producer.
The formula is declared by Solgar to be free of sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors, and suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The other substances in the tablet are technological excipients, i.e. materials that give bulk, prevent dust settling and form the coating.
It suits adults on a plant-based or vegan diet who want a steady daily source of an amino acid that is mainly found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy. It suits exercisers and athletes with increased protein needs. It suits those on a monotonous diet based on cereals, where lysine is the limiting amino acid. It also suits people who already take vitamin C and want to cover their dietary lysine intake at the same time.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment of any condition. For persistent or recurring symptoms, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Main ingredients: per 1 tablet, L-lysine (as hydrochloride, free form) 1000mg.
Other ingredients: bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose. Anti-caking agents: silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. Coating agents: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, vegetable glycerine.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: one (1) tablet daily, with juice or water between meals.
With one tablet per day, the 50-tablet package is sufficient for 50 days of use, i.e. about one month and three weeks. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication or if you have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Each tablet contains 1000mg of L-lysine, as free-form lysine hydrochloride.
It means that the amino acid is not bound to a protein chain and does not need digestion to be released.
The producer recommends taking it between meals, with water or juice.
With one tablet per day, it lasts for 50 days.
Yes, Solgar states the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
In a balanced diet with sufficient protein, lysine is usually covered. The supplement is aimed at those with increased needs or limited intake of animal protein.
There is no known interaction. For combining supplements, ask your pharmacist.
This is a single-component product with one amino acid in high dose, while complex products distribute smaller amounts across many amino acids.
* The L-lysine does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The references to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients: per 1 tablet, L-lysine (as hydrochloride, free form) 1000mg.
Other ingredients: bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose. Anti-caking agents: silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. Coating agents: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, vegetable glycerine.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: one (1) tablet daily, with juice or water between meals.
With one tablet per day, the 50 tablet package is sufficient for 50 days of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication or have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children.
