Reddit mentions of Quantum Health Super Lysine+ / Advanced Formula Lysine+ Immune Support with Vitamin C, Echinacea, Licorice, Propolis, Odorless Garlic (180 Tablets)

Agreeing, lysine works wonders. This one works great,
Quantum Super Lysine Plus

Well, finally my time to contribute! I've dealt with cold sores since as young as I can remember but it's been over 3 years since I've had one. First off a few tips when you actually get a cold sore....

1. Pop it with a sterilized needle and gently press the contents out with a tissue.
   
2. Clean the surrounding area with alcohol to prevent it from spreading.
   
3. This sounds crazy, but put hand sanitizer on the cold sore! It dries the cold sore and continue to place sanitizer on it until it starts to form a "yellowish" scab. ( I put the sanitizer on a q tip and put it on the cold sore). Don't peel the scab and let it be and when you shower do not get the sore wet.
   
4. Clean your hands vigorously after getting anywhere near the cold sore.
   
   I've had amazing success with my method and hope it helps others!
   
   

• Abreva and all those ointments are garbage. They keep the sore moist and I've never had any luck. I've tried every "home remedy" under the sun from salt, to bleach, to green tea bags on the sore. The ointments may work for you, but from my experience the best method is hand sanitizer. I've done hundreds of hours of research on cold sores. Being ridiculed in middle school and high school forced me to do my research. The only way to really prevent cold sores is to minimize stress and use chapstick with spf. Cole sores are thought to be triggered by the the amino acid l-arginine, which are present in nuts and chocolate.
  
  Now for my prevention tips:
  

1. Get a prescription for Valtrex 1000 mg and split the pill in half and take 1/2 pill every night. (I did this to save on cost).
   
2. Buy a product called Super Lysine on Amazon. Lysine has been proven to decrease the growth of cold sores. (https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Super-Lysine-Tabs-Bottle/dp/B001CMZB4U?th=1).
   
3. Take one pill of Bee Propolis nightly, it's basically bee pollen which has natural antiviral properties. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ANORXA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
   
4. Chapstick with SPF is extremely important!
   
5. Exercise to keep immune system healthy.
   
6. Stress is a big trigger, but that can be a hard thing to control

Personally, I really like this product. It's a combo of a few of the supplements you mention. I've always had a shitty immune system - like 6+ colds (very few didn't turn sinus infection, bronchitis, strep)... annually.

When I read that Lysine was an amino acid that helped boost your immune system in general and could possibly help herpes (not proven), I figured why not? I have been on it for 16 months now and I've had only ONE cold since then. I added a zinc supplement 3-4 months ago for other purposes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMZB4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WihTDbJQF77PK

I take these for oral herpes. Haven't had a single sore since I started. It also crushed the first sore that caused me to start these in about 4 days. They're the truth. My story is almost identical to yours, but from the male perspective. I can't recommend these enough.

Quantum Super Lysine, 180 Tabs, 1 Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMZB4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TSEhybNAHSD6P

Hi Joe,
I also suffer from herpes/cold sores, (wretched virus!) but found a vast improvement by taking lysine supplements.

I use these tablets and this powder. Note, the powder is often on offer and can be very economical.

I have also been trialling MSM, but haven't noticed it affecting my herpes (or skin for that matter...).
I did try an elimination/paleo diet previously which required a lot of bone broth and coconut based food which both contain a lot of arginine, this brought it out badly, so also consider your wider diet.
Have a google of lysine: Arginine ratio.

I hope this helps.
Let me know if you have any other questions.

You're welcome.

>Did you take any antivirals for your first outbreak? I'm really hoping the acyclovir will help and that this outbreak won't last that long. Fingers crossed!

No I did not. I saw a doctor and he did not suggest any. My doctor said, you have HSV and every once in a while when you're body is under stress a blister can show up. But you don't need medication.If this occurs frequently like every month then we could consider. So no antivirals for me. Apply an ointment if possible.

Basic Organics L-Lysine Lip Ointment, 0.875 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GG0WOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4Qigzb5RM8030

I own this and it works for me. Usually open blisters fade in 2 days after applying. Another 2 days and you can only see a small spot left. One week and nothing is visible. Btw, I'm a dude.


>Just wondering, did you start on suppressive treatment after your initial outbreak? Additionally, how many further outbreaks do you usually get per year? Sorry for all these questions, but it really does feel reassuring to talk to someone who has been through it.

Don't worry about the questions. I'm glad you're looking at objectively. I hope my answers give you some assurance and help you manage this challenge.

To answer your question, No, I did not start suppressive therapy like until 2015. And honestlyI did not need to. But nothing wrong if you did it. I would say that is good management. Also, I self medicated my suppressive therapy and it has worked . So if you consulted your doctor with regards to this, Kudos you're doing better than a lot of people out there. I use this :
Quantum Super Lysine, 180 Tabs, 1 Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMZB4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fZigzbBQ6J4VF



>I actually have no idea how anyone has the ability to do that during an outbreak. The sores sting like a bitch.

I know it hurts. But usually restrain yourself a couple of days after a breakout . Otherwise it's food. Have a good day. Tc

Absolutely! The lysine I take includes vitamin C in it as well as other immune boosting ingredients. This is my 4th bottle and I've had 0 cold sores since taking them. Here is the link!

https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Health-Tablets-Support-Supplement/dp/B001CMZB4U?th=1