Amino acids are the fundamental components of proteins and are necessary in numerous internal functions of the organism. It is divided into essential and non essentials". Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot produce but must obtain from the diet to maintain good health. An insufficient supply of essential amino acids increases the body's need for non-essential amino acids that must be achieved through the diet. Foods that increase the supply of amino acids are meat, beans, cheese and eggs. L-lysine is an essential amino acid and is found in muscle tissue. A healthy and balanced diet will help to achieve an adequate level of the amino acids we need and we can also add a food supplement. Use One or two (1-2) capsules per day provide 1000 mg of L-lysine.