How to Use lysine in a Sentence

lysine

noun

• For instance, grains are low in an amino acid called lysine, while beans and nuts are low in methionine.
  — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 20 June 2019
• For example, grains are low in lysine, while beans and nuts are low in methionine, the FDA says.
  — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Aug. 2019
• But beans are rich in lysine and can be included in a seitan dish, or eaten at other times.
  — NBC News, 31 Jan. 2020
• Asparagine to lysine is a major change in charge, from neutral to positive.
  — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2021
• Some important plant proteins, like asparagus and lily, have low levels of isoleucine and lysine.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
• Seitan is not a complete protein, lacking the essential amino acid lysine.
  — NBC News, 31 Jan. 2020
• Prasse's team deployed a method that isn't typically used in water testing for their research, adding an amino acid akin to lysine, which is found in the human body, to chlorinated water.
  — Joshua Bote, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2020
• The product itself has a clear, pointed pencil tip made of lauroyl lysine and silica, both common ingredients in all-over face primers.
  — Bella Gerard, Health.com, 5 Mar. 2018
• Supplements made for immune support often contain lysine, an amino acid cats need for top immune function.
  — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
• Limited research shows that lysine may help the body with creating protein and repairing muscles.
  — Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 17 May 2023
• Lysulin’s supplement contains vitamin C, zinc and lysine — all of which are available over the counter, though Lysulin has patented its particular blend.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2020
• The proteins lysine and arginine work in combination with succinic acid and naturally derived guar to fortify curls and repair damage.
  — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 May 2023
• There isn’t much valid scientific evidence to support L-lysine and bromelain’s flu-busting abilities, Dr. Adalja says.
  — Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Mar. 2018
• Many ancient grains are nutritional powerhouses rich in protein (like quinoa), calcium (like teff), fiber, and an amino acid called lysine that's needed for tissue repair.11 Oatmeal Oatmeal is rich in folate, fiber, and potassium.
  — Jenn Sinrich, Health, 7 Mar. 2023
• Each serving is also loaded with L-carnitine, folic acid, L-lysine, calcium, and many other essential nutrients.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2022
• This ingredient may be especially effective when combined with L-lysine, which is also in the Semenax formula.
  — Dallas News, 23 Dec. 2022
• The nine essential amino acids are: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2022
• One ingredient growing in popularity among skincare brands is tranexamic acid, a gentle-on-skin derivative of lysine (itself an amino acid that helps boost collagen production).
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2021
• Cocktails include vitamin C, B12, magnesium, calcium, B5, glutamine, zinc, arginine, glutathione, or lysine.
  — Amy Bartner, Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2018
• These essential amino acids are: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenyalinine, threonine, tryptophan and valine.
  — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2021

Last Updated: 7 Oct 2024