Brand: NOW

PowderAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

1 lb

Serving Size

0.25 tsp

Servings Per Container

822

Supplement Form

Powder

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00240 2

Product Version

CODE 0240 V4

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

4Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 tsp · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Lysine(L-Lysine Hydrochloride)435 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

None

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1/4 level teaspoon daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet Enclosed.

Precautions re: Allergies

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*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.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that must be obtained through the diet or through supplementation.* Lysine is necessary for the production of all proteins in the body, and is required for the maintenance of the structural proteins collagen and elastin, which form all connective tissue such as skin, tendon, and bone.* L-Lysine is also a precursor to L-carnitine, which is needed for fat metabolism and energy production.* In addition, L-Lysine may help to support a healthy immune system and proper cardiovascular function.*

General Statements: All Other Content

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

General Statements: All Other Content

Please Recycle.

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 0240 V4

General Statements: All Other Content

Pure Powder Essential Amino Acid ~ Supports Collagen Synthesis* ~ Healthy Immune Function*

Seals/Symbols

Non-GMO

General Statements: All Other Content

Amino Acids

General Statements: All Other Content

Family owned since 1968.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

NOW L-Lysine is a Pharmaceutical Grade essential amino acid.

General Statements: All Other Content

This product is sold by weight not volume.

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW Foods

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

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Research & Studies

  • Lysine: Sources, Metabolism, Physiological Importance, and Use as a Supplement

    M Holeček - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025 - mdpi.com

    … Potential medical applications of the phenomenon of lysine–… Up to now, no studies have evaluated the effect of removing … and the potential usefulness of L-lysine supplements for both …

    202517 citations
  • Safety assessment of L-lysine oral intake: a systematic review

    K Hayamizu, I Oshima, Z Fukuda, Y Kuramochi… - Amino …, 2019 - search.proquest.com

    … In the present study, we evaluated the safety of l-lysine added … studies on oral ingestion of l-lysine. Ultimately, 71 studies … on the safety of lysine supplements used by healthy adults. …

    201931 citations
  • Exploring the Analgesic Potential of L-Lysine: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Implications for Pharmaceutical Pain Therapy

    W Alibrahem, N Kharrat Helu, G Törős, C Oláh… - Pharmaceutics, 2025 - mdpi.com

    … populations, pain research has now shifted from the general … At present, digital health technologies, such as e-health and … of lysine supplementation and digital health technologies to …

    2025
  • Oral supplementation corrects plasma lysine concentrations in lysinuric protein intolerance

    M Lukkarinen, K Näntö-Salonen, K Pulkki, M Aalto… - Metabolism, 2003 - Elsevier

    … addition of L-lysine to the diet of healthy subjects enhanced … We selected L-lysine-HCl for the supplementation because … with LPI has now been on similar L-lysine regimen for more than …

    200367 citations
  • Lysine Hydrochloride: Summary Report

    MV Yuen, SL Gianturco, LL Pavlech, KD Storm… - 2020 - archive.hshsl.umaryland.edu

    … review, ten (10) medical specialties that would potentially use … To determine if a formal interview was warranted, a medical … L-lysine as an adjunct to risperidone in patients with chronic …

    2020
  • Retrospective Assessment of Changes in Perceived Health Status during Continuous Use of a Dietary Supplement

    BJ West, MM Reid, FA Swartz, DM Latson - Food and Nutrition, 2023 - academia.edu

    … to the same health statements in Table 1, when presented with the request, “Now, please … , L-citrulline, and L-lysine) included in the supplement. The mechanisms behind these improve…

    2023

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2015-11-24. DSLD Label ID: 53451. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.