What is L-lysine used for?

It is an essential amino acid used to build protein. Supplement makers also market it for immune support and for maintaining gum and lip tissue.

Is this suitable for people with allergies?

The formula is made without many common allergens and lists every ingredient, including trace amounts, on the label. Check the label if you have a specific allergy.

How does it compare with lysine plus vitamin C formulas?

This is plain lysine with no added vitamin C or zinc. Formulas that combine them offer more per capsule but a longer ingredient list.

How many capsules should I take?

Follow the directions on the bottle or your clinician's advice. The product details do not state a dose per capsule.

Where is the Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine cheapest?

At Walmart, for $15.50, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings.

Where can I buy the Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, Pure For You, Target, PureFormulas.com.

Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine

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Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine

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Last seen at $15.50 at Walmart on Nov 12.
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Our take on the Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine

Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine is a free-form lysine supplement, an essential amino acid the body cannot make and must get from food or supplements. The brand's selling point is a short ingredient list: no unnecessary additives, many common allergens excluded, and every ingredient listed on the label. It suits people who want a plain lysine capsule from a brand known for hypoallergenic formulas, and it competes with larger lysine lines on purity and label transparency rather than on extras like added vitamin C or zinc.

Best forPeople wanting a single-ingredient lysine supplementShoppers avoiding common allergens and additivesThose who read labels and want full ingredient disclosureAdults looking to support gum and lip tissue and immune health

Pros

Single-ingredient L-lysine, no blend of extras
Free from many common allergens and unnecessary additives
Every ingredient, including traces, listed on the label
Made under cGMP and third-party lab testing
Well rated by buyers

Cons

Capsule count per bottle is modest for daily use
No added vitamin C or zinc that some lysine formulas include
Lysine dose per capsule is not stated in the product details
Not a substitute for a varied diet

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Lowest price we've seen: $9.99 on Nov 13 at eBay. Tracked across 16 stores since Nov 13.

What reviewers say

4.8 / 563 ratings

Buyers rate it highly and mostly praise the clean formula and the brand's reputation for purity. Complaints are few and tend to be about bottle size and the lack of a stated dose per capsule.

What people mention

Formula purityPraisedBuyers value the short ingredient list and the absence of unnecessary additives.
AllergensPraisedPeople with sensitivities say it avoids many common allergens.
Brand trustPraisedReviewers cite the brand's testing and transparency as reasons to buy.
Bottle sizeCriticisedSome say the capsule count is small for regular daily use.
Dose clarityMixedA few buyers want the lysine amount per capsule spelled out more clearly.

About the Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine

Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine is a dietary supplement. L-lysine is an essential amino acid and a building block for protein. It supports immune health.

L-lysine helps maintain gum and lip tissue and supports arginine production. The formula uses pure ingredients and is free from unnecessary additives and many common allergens.

Every ingredient is listed on the label, even trace amounts. Any ingredient sourced from a possible allergen is called out. Ingredients are tested by accredited, cGMP-certified laboratories for purity and potency.

Brand: Pure Encapsulations
Count: 90 count (pack of 1)
Type: L-lysine amino acid supplement
Free from: Unnecessary additives and many common allergens

Specifications

size: 90 Count (Pack of 1)Source
color: WhiteSource

Questions and answers

What is L-lysine used for?: It is an essential amino acid used to build protein. Supplement makers also market it for immune support and for maintaining gum and lip tissue.
Is this suitable for people with allergies?: The formula is made without many common allergens and lists every ingredient, including trace amounts, on the label. Check the label if you have a specific allergy.
How does it compare with lysine plus vitamin C formulas?: This is plain lysine with no added vitamin C or zinc. Formulas that combine them offer more per capsule but a longer ingredient list.
How many capsules should I take?: Follow the directions on the bottle or your clinician's advice. The product details do not state a dose per capsule.
Is it third-party tested?: The brand says products are tested by accredited, cGMP-certified laboratories for purity and potency.
Where is the Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine cheapest?: At Walmart, for $15.50, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings.
Where can I buy the Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine?: 16 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, Pure For You, Target, PureFormulas.com.