L-Lysine 500 mg

L-Lysine 500 mg is a single amino acid supplement from Flourish Pharmacy and Nutrition. Each tablet provides 500 mg of L-lysine (as hydrochloride), designed to support collagen formation, connective tissue, and normal energy metabolism.

This is pure crystalline L-lysine in free form: a single amino acid, not bound inside a food protein. The formula is made without sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, and artificial colors or flavors.

• Collagen structure: Supports the normal cross-linking of collagen strands, which gives collagen its strength and flexibility.
• Connective tissue resilience: Helps maintain the elasticity of the collagen and elastin found in connective tissue and blood vessel walls.
• Energy metabolism: Supplies the raw material your body uses to make L-carnitine, which carries fatty acids into your cells' mitochondria to be used for energy.
• Protein building: Contributes to the normal formation of the proteins that make up muscle, bone, and other tissues.
• Simple, clean formula: One free-form amino acid at 500 mg, made without gluten, soy, dairy, corn, or artificial colors and flavors.

What is in L-Lysine 500 mg

L-lysine (as hydrochloride), 500 mg: Lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning it comes from food or supplements. Your body needs it to cross-link new collagen and to produce L-carnitine, a compound muscles rely on to turn fat into usable energy.

Other ingredients are cellulose, vegetable stearin, cellulose gum, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silica, and food glaze.

The tablets contain no sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, or artificial colors or flavors.

Common questions

Is Lysine the same as L-Lysine?

Yes. L-Lysine, L Lysine, Lysine, Lysine HCl, and L-Lysine hydrochloride all refer to the same amino acid.

The "L" names the natural form your body uses. "HCl" means it is bound to hydrochloride, which is the form in this tablet.

How do I take L-Lysine 500 mg?

Adults take one tablet one to three times a day, between meals, or as directed by your healthcare provider.

Want help deciding how many tablets fit your routine? Call 405-751-3333 to speak with a pharmacist.

Why does the label say to take it between meals?

The manufacturer's directions specify taking it away from meals.

If that timing is hard to work into your day, call our pharmacists at 405-751-3333 and we can talk it through.

Do I need a prescription for L-Lysine?

No. L-Lysine is a dietary supplement and requires no prescription.

Pick it up at our pharmacy at 14720 N Pennsylvania Ave in Oklahoma City, or order online and we will ship it anywhere in the country.

Can I take L-Lysine with my other medications or supplements?

Check with your healthcare provider before adding any new supplement to your routine.

You can also call 405-751-3333 and one of our pharmacists will review what you currently take.

What is L-Lysine 500 mg made without?

The tablets contain no sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, or artificial colors or flavors.

These are manufacturer statements, not third-party certifications.

Where does lysine come from in food?

Most dietary lysine comes from protein in dairy and animal foods.

Plant proteins, including legumes, tend to be lower in lysine. For this reason, people eating vegetarian diets may take in less of it.

How should I store L-Lysine?

Keep the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of direct light.

Store it where children cannot reach it.

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.