Cold Sores - Foods That Help
Diets high in lysine may reduce the recurrence of cold sores. Lysine is an amino acid that is thought to combat the onset of cold sores by interferring twith the absoption of arginine, an amino acid that is suspected of being necessary for the herpes virus to replicate.
Studies show that antiviral substances found in garlic may be effective in prventing cold sores. Your Cold Sore Food Arsenal
For Lysine
- Chicken
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Turkey
For Vitamin C
- Berries
- Citrus Fruits
- Kiwifruit
- Melons
For Zinc
- Beans
- Poultry
- Shellfish
- Whole Grains