Can taking l-lysine stop a cold sore at the first signs of one forming?
Hey Reddit,
About an hour ago I noticed some tingling, and little raised areas on my lip (not super inflamed) . I immediately ran to grab my L-lysine and took a 1000mg tablet.
I have read that some people take 1000mg 3x a day, others 2000mg twice a day and other dosages to stop a cold sore in its tracks.
I plan on taking 1000mg 3x a day, but i’m wondering if it’s even possible that it’ll stop the cold sore from forming at all?
I took the dose right before i’m about to sleep, and praying I don’t wake up with a fat cold sore. Is it too late and the cold sore is bound to come anyway?
I also applied a L-lysine ointment on the area.
Please let me know if taking extra L-lysine has been able to just stop a cold sore from fully forming or if it mostly just helps it to heal faster. Thanks!