L-Lysine Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

L-Lysine, CAS# 657-27-2, is widely used as amino acid nutrition supplements. L-Lysine is widely accepted as safe food nutrition supplement amino acid in many food products. L-Lysine is a amino acid manufactured through fermentation, available as yellow powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this amino acid . L-Lysine can cause stomach pain and diarrhea in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

As L-Lysine is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Lysine for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that L-Lysine could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use L-Lysine in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Lysine for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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