There are some nutrients which are needed in minimal quantities for our body, but they play a very vital role in the healthy functioning of our body. One such nutrient is Lysine. It is a type of amino acid. It is one of the building blocks of protein. I do not want to stress the importance of protein in our body. Though it is found in rice and wheat foods, when we consume pulses, milk, soybeans on a regular basis we get needed levels of lysine into our body.
What are the Benefits of Lysine?
- It helps to absorb calcium found in our food.
- It aids in curing bone disorder namely osteoporosis.
- Our body needs lysine to build tissues and muscles.
- It cures pain.
- Plays a vital role in recovering people who are addicted to alcohol.
- Lysine helps in curing akki disease, and throat pain.
Problems that arise due to Lysine Deficiency
- Lack of Lysine in our body will make the bones to become porous and soft.
- Reduction in immunity levels.
- Affects eye sight.
- Wounds take a long time to heal.
- It affects growth in children.
- It creates tiredness in muscles.
What are the sources?
- Present in all protein rich foods.
- Egg, meat, sardine fish, and chicken.
- Soya beans, peas.
- Milk, cheese, cottage cheese.
- Yeast, wheat barn.
- It is found in lesser quantities in wheat and corn flours.
How much lysine do we need per day?
- 3 -4-month-old babies need 103 mg per kg of their body weight.
- 2 – 9-year-old kids need 64 mg per kg of their body weight.
- 10 – 19-year-old teenagers and youngsters need 12 mg per kg of their body weight.
- Adult men and women need 0.84 mg per day.