amino acid
Lysine supplements
Half of the 1,250 lysine supplements in the NIH label database that print an amount list 500 mg or less per serving; the middle half list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg (DSLD version 9.4.0, January 2026). The 194 products whose only supplement ingredient is lysine list a median of 500 mg.
- Products listing it
- 1,9511,250 print an amount; 701 list it inside a blend without an amount
- Median per serving
- 500 mgmiddle half 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg
How much lysine do supplements contain?
The median product lists 500 mg per serving. One in ten lists 47.9 mg or less, one in ten 1,500 mg or more. The amount printed most often is 500 mg (186 products).
Products by amount of lysine per serving
1,250 products, log scale; extreme 0.2% at each end left out of the drawing.
| Amount per serving | Products | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 500 mg | 186 | Recon (MusclePharm); L-Lysine 500 mg (VitaCeutical Labs); L-Lysine 500 mg (Vitabase) |
| 1,000 mg | 99 | L-Lysine 1000 mg (Sundown Naturals); Ultra Amino Complex Watermelon (GNC Pro Performance); Re-Power Orange (GNC Beyond Raw) |
| 100 mg | 54 | Calcium (Vitabase); Neuro-Natural Memory (Xtendlife); Bio-Immunozyme Forte (Biotics Research Corporation) |
| 250 mg | 51 | Optimized TryptoPure Plus (Life Extension); Immune Shield H Formula Natural Immune Stimulator (Douglas Laboratories); ProtoClear Detoxification Formula (Protocol For Life Balance) |
| 850 mg | 43 | Intra Blast Raw Unflavored (NutraBio); Intra Blast Green Apple (NutraBio); EAA Pure Blue Raspberry (NutraBio) |
| 50 mg | 39 | Heart Miracle (Century Systems); Apetima's Plus Biokemical (Razel Laboratories); Renew 180 (Indiana Botanic Gardens) |
| 150 mg | 32 | Kid's Factors Wild Berry Smoothie Mix (Natural Factors); Kid's Factors Daily Nutrient Boost With Whey Protein (Natural Factors); Heartbeat Elite (Carlson) |
| 300 mg | 29 | Amino Acid Synergy (Designs for Health); HGH Booster Formula (Indiana Botanic Gardens); HGH Booster Formula (Botanic Choice) |
| 750 mg | 29 | Gut Feeling Max (HoltraCeuticals); InflammaCORE Natural Cherry (Ortho Molecular Products); InflammaCORE Orange Splash (Ortho Molecular Products) |
| 30 mg | 20 | Bio-Multi Plus (Biotics Research Corporation); Bio-Multi Plus Iron & Copper Free (Biotics Research Corporation); Bio-Multi Plus Iron Free (Biotics Research Corporation) |
Source: Supplement Facts rows of every product's current label, NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database version 9.4.0; amounts in one measure (weight).
Which products list the most lysine?
On-market products, per serving, with a plausible amount: the rule leaves out likely entry slips, such as an amount far beyond every other label with no %DV or strength on the label to back it (each product page still shows its own amount, marked).
- Matrix 1.0 Milk ChocolateSyntrax8,700 mg
- L-Lysine 6000 mgSuperSmart6,000 mg
- Anti-Aging 3 Collagen Type I, II & III TropicalDr. Venessa's4,000 mg
- Anti-Aging 3 Collagen Type I, II & III Mixed BerryDr. Venessa's4,000 mg
- MRP ChocolatePure Advantage3,339 mg
- MRP VanillaPure Advantage3,339 mg
- Grunt Cherry LimeRedcon13,160 mg
- Grunt Blood OrangeRedcon13,160 mg
Have the amounts changed over the years?
Products whose current label entered DSLD in 2011 list a median of 480 mg; those entered in 2025, 500 mg.
| Year | Products | Median per serving |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 29 | 480 mg |
| 2012 | 91 | 500 mg |
| 2013 | 107 | 200 mg |
| 2014 | 48 | 615 mg |
| 2015 | 59 | 500 mg |
| 2016 | 43 | 500 mg |
| 2017 | 60 | 486.5 mg |
| 2018 | 47 | 500 mg |
| 2019 | 53 | 450 mg |
| 2020 | 132 | 487 mg |
| 2021 | 106 | 500 mg |
| 2022 | 112 | 500 mg |
| 2023 | 121 | 500 mg |
| 2024 | 117 | 500 mg |
| 2025 | 125 | 500 mg |
Source: DSLD label entry dates and amounts, current labels.
In which products and brands?
Products listing lysine by DSLD product type
Brands listing it most: NutraBio (45), Douglas Laboratories (37), Metagenics (23), Bronson (15), Axe & Sledge Supplements (14), Natural Factors (14), Source Naturals (13), NOW (12), Arms Race Nutrition (12), XYMOGEN (11).
Every product listing lysine
1,951 products, A to Z by name (page 19 of 40), each with the amount its label prints; an amount far outside what other labels print is marked as a possible slip.
- Kid's Factors Wild Berry Smoothie MixNatural Factors150 mg
- Kids Natural CALM Multi Fruity Splash FlavorNatural Vitalityin a blend
- Kids Natural CALM Multi Organic Fruity Splash FlavorNatural Vitality · off the marketin a blend
- Kindermune (Natural Cherry Flavor)Priority One Nutritional Supplements252 mg
- Klean Essential Aminos+HMB Natural Orange Cream FlavorKlean Athlete487 mg
- Klean Essential Aminos+HMB Natural Orange FlavorKlean Athlete · off the market487 mg
- Klean IsolateKlean Athlete1,720 mg
- Komilon Orange Flavored SyrupCombisa Laboratorios200 mg
- Krea-Karb StrawberryKiwiXLSN Xcel Sports Nutrition · off the market500 mg
- L-ArgicorWellgenix · off the marketin a blend
- L-Arginine L-Ornithine L-LysineGood 'N Natural · off the market1,200 mg
- L-Arginine L-Ornithine L-Lysine ComplexPuritan's Pride1,200 mg
- L-LysineOL Olympian Labs500 mg
- L-LysineDaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont500 mg
- L-LysineMetabolic Maintenance500 mg
- L-LysineThorne Research · off the market500 mg
- L-LysineDouglas Laboratories · off the market500 mg
- L-LysineUbervita · off the market500 mg
- L-LysineHard Rhino500 mg
- L-LysineThorne · off the market500 mg
- L-LysineWoodstock Vitamins1,000 mg
- L-LysineHavasu Nutrition500 mg
- L-LysineNew Sun500 mg
- L-LysineAllergy Research Group1,000 mg
- L-LysineNutriCology1,000 mg
- L-LysineAN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas680 mg
- L-LysineSuperiorLabs500 mg
- L-LysineTwinlab500 mg
- L-LysineDesigns for Health1,500 mg
- L-LysineNature's Sunshine450 mg
- L-LysineHerbadiet500 mg
- L-LysinePure Encapsulations500 mg
- L-LysineNature's Craft1,000 mg
- L-LysineXYMOGEN1,000 mg
- L-LysineNutraBio1,000 mg
- L-LysineNOW435 mg
- L-Lysine + Vitamin CCooper Complete · off the market1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1 g UnflavoredNutricost1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgPhysician's Preference · off the market1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgVillage Vitality · off the market1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgAN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgWoodstock Vitamins1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgLuckyVitamin1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgSource Naturals1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgNutricost1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgup&up1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgCountry Life1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mgNature's Truth1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mg & Zinc 30 mgPuritan's Pride1,000 mg
- L-Lysine 1,000 mg UnflavoredNutricost1,000 mg