NOW Foods Lysine Powder, 1 lb. Features : Now Foods L-Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means your body cannot manufacture it. Lysine found in Now Foods Lysine must be obtained through the diet or by supplementation. Now Foods Lysine is one of the most well known amino acids and is an essential component of all proteins. Now Foods L-Glutamine is involved in maintaining a positive nitrogen balance (an anabolic state) and also aids rapidly growing cells (immune system lymphocytes and intestinal cell enterocytes). Now Foods Glutathione also acts as an antioxidant that acts to prevent oxidative stress in most cells and help to trap free radicals that can damage DNA and RNA, Milk Thistle Extract and Alpha Lipoic Acid are included to enhance Now Foods Glutathione's liver supporting properties. Now Foods L-Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means your body cannot manufacture it. Lysine found in Now Foods Lysine must be obtained through the diet or by supplementation. Now Foods Lysine is one of the most well known amino acids and is an essential component of all proteins. Ingredients: L-Lysine (from L-Lysine Monohydrochloride). Other Ingredients: None. Contains no: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product. Direction: As a dietary supplement, take 1/4 level teaspoon daily, preferably with meals. Safety Warning: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed. Supplement Facts: Now Foods Lysine Powder - 1 lb. Supplement FactsServing Size: 1/2 TeaspoonServings Per Container: 822Amount Per Serving %DVL-Lysine (from L-Lysine Monohydrochloride) 435 mg**Daily Value Not Established Other Ingredients: None. Contains no: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product. Legal 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. Our shipping: Most orders paid by 11 am (EST) ship the same day. Holidays add one day.