Lysine

Lysine/Nutrient Depletion:

  • ArginineArginine: According to secondary sources, arginine and lysine share a common cellular transport pathway. Therefore, excess arginine may compete for transport and lower lysine levels, potentially resulting in deficiency.
  • CalciumCalcium: Lysine may increase calcium absorption and decrease renal loss (14; 15).
  • SoySoy: In one full-term infant, ingestion of a soy-collagen hydrolysate formula led to a decrease in plasma lysine (82).