Today we are discussing a powerful compound termed Lysine. Though Lysine is an amino acid in our food, studies have shown this natural compound to be effective in helping viral infections. Today we will discuss the literature as well as the clinical utility of this, and the results of Lysine we have recently observed in our practice.
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