Herpes is not a medical condition typically associated with diet; however, outbreaks of this painful virus have been linked to two amino acids. While the research is not conclusive, those who suffer from this virus are usually willing to try any remedy that may reduce the frequency and severity of ou...
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The diet which is high in lysine and low in arginine is very useful to inprove our immune system, so supress herpes outbreak.
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I am newly diagnosed with HSV-2 this Dec so I am doing all kinds of research to try to ease my depression & anxiety... and ignorance about this life-long infection I now have. I was saddened to read about the diet recommendations to supress the Virus. Beef(red meat), dairy products, cheese and eggs are not the healthiest choices these days... fine in moderation. BUT- legumes, WHOLE grains and nuts are extremely healthy and should be a staple in a human being's daily diet. They are in mine. To know that I should decrease or eliminate these food groups does not seem sensible in a person's well- balanced eating regimen.
The impact of the virus diminishes over time for most people and becomes more of an occasional nuisance than a plague. Take lysine supplements regularly (I take 1-2 grams daily)--even more if you have a couple bowls of chili or a night of peanuts and beer.