title: Will taking the amino acid supplement lysine prevent or treat the herpes simplex virus?
authors.affiliation: The American Dietetic Association's Knowledge Center in Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Marcason
mesh_terms: D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D018259:Herpesvirus 1, Human; D006801:Humans; D008239:Lysine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D008239:Lysine