Superfluous Supplements

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 13:29:10

"Superfluous Supplements: Ly-Lysine is vital for health, but most get enough of it through their diet"

Article from Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel

By Daryl Austin

My Notes:

"While research show that the global dietary supplements market was already exploding in 2021 when it was valued at more than $152 Billion, the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. One report shows that the global market will reach $300 Billion by 2028. Though dietary supplements are not regulated in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration the same way foods and drugs are, and many popular supplements have been shown to be ineffective or even dangerous in high amounts, most of the supplements sold in the industry are considered to be generally safe when taken as directed. L-Lysine is among the most commonly taken supplement, though registered dietitians do not usually stress a need to take it unless a person has a medical condition or dietary restriction that prevents them from getting enough of it naturally in their diet."

"L-Lysine, or lysine, is an amino acid , an organic compound that links together to form proteins. Lysine is considered an essential amino acid because the body needs it but cannot produce it."