L-Lysine 1000 mg | 100 tablets | NOW Foods

L-Lysine 1000 mg from NOW Foods

Do you want to supplement lysine precisely without stacking different tablets? This l-lysine from NOW Foods provides 1000 mg per tablet, from L-lysine hydrochloride. Lysine is one of the amino acids your body does not produce itself; you get it from your diet. With 1000 mg in a single tablet, you keep it simple. A pot contains 100 tablets, from a brand that produces and tests its own supplements.

What lysine is and why diet matters

Amino acids are the building blocks from which protein is made. Lysine is one of them, but a special one: your body cannot produce it itself. This means that all the lysine in your body comes from your diet. That's why lysine belongs to the group of amino acids you should get daily through your food, and which you cannot skip without your intake decreasing.

In food, lysine is mainly found in protein-rich products. Meat, fish, eggs, and dairy are rich sources. Those who eat little animal protein often get lysine from legumes such as lentils, beans, chickpeas, and soy products. Grains naturally contain relatively little lysine, which is why a one-sided grain-rich diet provides less lysine than a varied protein-rich diet. An l-lysine supplement is a way to precisely supplement that intake, regardless of the rest of your protein intake. Good to know: because lysine is a single building block and not a vitamin or mineral, there is no reference intake (RI) listed on the label. The asterisks in the table refer to this.

Because lysine is not produced in the body, your daily amount depends entirely on what you eat. For those who eat a lot of plant-based foods, this is a point of attention: by consciously getting lysine from legumes, quinoa, or soy products, or supplementing with a supplement, you maintain your intake. Athletes and people with high protein needs often look into it for the same reason. It remains a matter of your overall diet: a supplement does not replace a varied diet but supplements precisely.

L-lysine HCl and the 1000 mg dosage

The label states L-lysine hydrochloride, or L-lysine HCl for short. This is the amino acid lysine bound to hydrochloric acid. In this form, the powder remains stable and can be easily pressed into a tablet. As soon as the tablet dissolves in your stomach, the lysine is released from the salt again. The 1000 mg stated on the pot refers to the lysine itself, not the entire salt.

NOW Foods calls this a double strength tablet because it contains twice as much as a standard 500 mg tablet. In practice, this means fewer tablets for the same amount of lysine. For those who supplement lysine daily, this makes a noticeable difference in the number of tablets per pot.

A clear formula

The composition is deliberately sparse. It contains only lysine, supplemented with the excipients needed for the tablet: microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, a vegetable coating, and an anti-caking agent. No broad amino acid blend, no extra herbs or vitamins. This means you know exactly what you're getting per tablet and it's easy to plan alongside your diet or other supplements.

The excipients are of plant origin. The product is not made with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or nuts, although it is produced in a facility where such allergens are present elsewhere. NOW Foods clearly states this on the packaging, in line with the transparent labels the brand is known for.

Who this lysine is suitable for

This l-lysine is for those who want to supplement precisely this amino acid separately, with a fixed amount per tablet and without unnecessary bulk. You get lysine and nothing else. This makes the intake predictable and easy to keep track of alongside your regular diet. In short: a straightforward lysine formula from a brand known for clear labels and in-house production.