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 4 of 40), each with the amount its label prints; an amount far outside what other labels print is marked as a possible slip.
- Amino Acid ComplexSuperLife120 mg
- Amino Acid Complex 1500 mgBronson Laboratories · off the market99 mg
- Amino Acid Complex With CalciumSundown Naturalsin a blend
- Amino Acid Neurotransmitter FormulaAllergy Research Group259 mg
- Amino Acid Quick-SorbBiotics Research Corporationin a blend
- Amino Acid SynergyDesigns for Health300 mg
- Amino AcidsEnriching Gifts58 mg
- Amino Acids 1000 mgBluebonnet210 mg
- Amino Acids FormulaMartin Avenue Pharmacy148 mg
- Amino AllNutri-West216 mg
- Amino AthleteSource Naturals Athletic Seriesin a blend
- Amino BlendPL Progressive Laboratories · off the market203 mg
- Amino BlendProgressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories203 mg
- Amino Blue RaspberryGHOST1,500 mg
- Amino BolicUltimate Nutrition Platinum Series · off the market1,190 mg
- Amino ComplexThe Vitamin Shoppe492 mg
- Amino ComplexDr. Rico Perez26 mg
- Amino Complex & Immunity BlendYuen Diing Enterprisein a blend
- Amino Complex 500 mgQuest · off the market36.5 mg
- Amino Complex BerryThorne FX · off the market650 mg
- Amino Complex BerryLife Time Fitness · off the market650 mg
- Amino Complex Berry FlavorThorne Research · off the market650 mg
- Amino Complex Berry FlavoredThorne650 mg
- Amino Complex LemonThorne FX · off the market650 mg
- Amino Complex Lemon FlavorThorne Research · off the market650 mg
- Amino Complex Lemon FlavoredThorne650 mg
- Amino DaySource Naturalsin a blend
- Amino Decanate Citrus LimeMuscleMedsin a blend
- Amino Decanate WatermelonMuscleMedsin a blend
- Amino EAA BCAA Hydration Sonic Ocean WaterGHOST1,500 mg
- Amino EAA BCAA Hydration Warheads Sour Green AppleGHOST750 mg
- Amino Energy Advanced Fruit PunchGNC Pro Performancein a blend
- Amino Evolution Cherry Iceproject#1645 mg
- Amino FuelTwinlab · off the market966 mg
- Amino Fuel 1000Twinlab481 mg
- Amino Gel-CapsProlab · off the market108 mg
- Amino Gram ForteDouglas Laboratories148 mg
- Amino hGHPremier Research Labsin a blend
- Amino IV Black CherryPESciencein a blend
- Amino IV Blueberry BurstPhysique Enhancing Sciencein a blend
- Amino IV Cherry LimeadePhysique Enhancing Sciencein a blend
- Amino IV Mango SplashPESciencein a blend
- Amino IV Orange DreamsiclePESciencein a blend
- Amino IV Raspberry GrapePESciencein a blend
- Amino IV Sour Green ApplePESciencein a blend
- Amino IV Strawberry BreezePESciencein a blend
- Amino IV Strawberry LemonadePESciencein a blend
- Amino IV WatermelonPESciencein a blend
- Amino K.E.M.Evogen500 mg
- Amino K.E.M. Much PunchEvogen1,000 mg