| Both L-Lysine and L-Arginine play a distinctive role in | | | | insufficient Arginine present, the impending invasion is |
| the reproduction of the herpes simplex virus. The | | | | aborted. |
| sole purpose of the herpes virus is to make millions | | | | To summarize: |
| of copies of itself. | | | | - The herpes virus must consume the proteins |
| Nothing more, nothing less. | | | | contained in Arginine in order to replicate. |
| After infecting a human host, the virus retreats | | | | - L-Lysine initiates a quenching action against the |
| down the nerve fibers to the nearest neural junction | | | | herpes virus by depriving it of the Arginine used as |
| or 'ganglion'. Once there, they lie dormant until | | | | an essential building block for new viruses. |
| conditions favor viral replication. | | | | - Both Lysine and Arginine occupy the same location |
| Every so often, a scouting party is sent to the site | | | | in the human cell. |
| of the original invasion. | | | | - Excessive L-Lysine 'bumps' Arginine from the human |
| The scouts invade a few cells and check for the | | | | cell. |
| needed conditions and supplies in order to set up a | | | | - A high Lysine to Arginine ratio inhibits viral replication. |
| new cellular "manufacturing plant". (This is where the | | | | - L-Lysine helps to avert cellular destruction, thereby |
| human victim detects prodromal symptoms). | | | | either limiting the formation of herpes lesions or |
| This consists of: | | | | preventing them altogether. |
| - A weakened immune defense system. | | | | - An alkaline and oxygen rich cellular environment will |
| - An ample supply of Arginine (an amino acid essential | | | | prevent viral replication. |
| for viral replication). | | | | Diet and Lysine. |
| - A high acidic/low oxygen biological environment. | | | | Both L-Lysine and L-Arginine are essential amino acids. |
| If the conditions favor replication, the invasion begins; | | | | The human body cannot produce these amino acids, |
| if not, the scouting party retreats back to the | | | | so they must be obtained either from the food we |
| surface and initiates a shedding action. When | | | | eat or from supplemental sources. As long as we |
| conditions are perfect, the invading organisms travel | | | | have more Lysine than Arginine in our system, we're |
| up the nerves and attack by penetrating the Arginine | | | | in good shape. |
| rich cells. | | | | Some scientists recommend a 60/40 ratio for optimal |
| Once inside, they hi-jack the host DNA and convert | | | | results in dampening or preventing herpes viral |
| the cell into a virus manufacturing plant. This new | | | | replication. A sensible diet will enable us to maintain |
| production facility works like a dedicated Xerox | | | | the correct balance between the two; therefore it's |
| machine with the copy counter set to millions. When | | | | important for us to be able to identify Lysine rich |
| the Arginine is finally depleted, the cluster of cells | | | | Arginine poor foods. |
| making up the herpes blister bursts. | | | | James M. Scutero compiled a list showing the ratio of |
| This splays the new virus copies out to the | | | | L-Lysine to L-Arginine Foods. He transcribed and |
| surrounding skin. The sole purpose of the newly | | | | calculated the list using data from Agricultural |
| cloned organisms is to infect a fresh host and repeat | | | | Handbook, 1-23, U.S. Department of Agriculture. The |
| the replication cycle. | | | | list was further refined by Renee Kohn of San Diego |
| How does L-Lysine Fit Into the Picture? | | | | Homeopathy. The San Diego Homeopathy PDF |
| Good question! | | | | document can be downloaded at |
| Both L-Lysine and L-Arginine compete for the same | | | | I suggest you print out the document and keep it |
| limited space in the cellular structure. L-Lysine takes | | | | handy. It will act as a quick reference when compiling |
| precedence over L-Arginine. If there's more L-Lysine | | | | your grocery shopping list and arranging your weekly |
| than Arginine, the L-Lysine displaces the Arginine, | | | | menu. |
| thereby creating unfavorable conditions for viral | | | | L-Lysine Supplements |
| replication. | | | | Additional L-Lysine supplements are an important part |
| On the other hand, if there's an oversupply of | | | | of your herpes cure. Step up your L-Lysine intake to |
| Arginine, conditions favor viral replication. | | | | about 3000 milligrams a day when you first detect |
| However... | | | | prodromal symptoms (tingling, itching or pain). This will |
| If the human host detects the prodromal symptoms | | | | either prevent an impending outbreak, or greatly |
| and takes in additional L-Lysine. The newcomers | | | | reduce the severity and duration of the attack. |
| travel to the cells and displace the Arginine. When the | | | | If you do a search, you will find a plethora of |
| invading herpes forerunners discover that there is | | | | L-Lysine supplements for sale on the Internet. |