i've found that l-lysine on its own isnt as effective (thats 2 1,000mg a day) as it is when taking a 1,000mg capsule of vitamin c with biflavanoids ASWELL
i found this out when i tried to take my regular vitamin b with also has "C"...i had a small outbreak, i was so dissapointed
i also tried 1 1,000mg lysine with 1 1,000mg capsule of vitamin c...a very minor OB with one bump
so the only solution for me is 2 l-lysines a day and 1 vitamin C (1,000mg). I take 1 lysine and the vitamin C first thing in the morning before eating, and the other lysine before i goto sleep
antivirals didnt clear all my outbreaks and made me as sick as a parrot.