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Does Lysine supplements work for canker sores?
I use lysine vitamin supplements for cold sores, but does it also work for canker sores? I have been getting canker sores very frequently and would love some recommendations on what helps speed the healing faster.
Canker sores are NOT contagious and can appear as a single pale or yellow ulcer with a red outer ring, or as a cluster of such lesions. The cause of canker sores is not entirely clear, but may be related to:
A virus
A temporary weakness in your immune system (for example, from cold or flu)
Hormonal changes
Mechanical irritation
Stress
Low levels of vitamin B12 or folate
They suggest this treatment:
For canker sores:
Rinse with salt water.
Apply a thin paste of baking soda and water.
Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part water and apply this mixture to the lesions using a cotton swab
I agree with you on using the Lysine for cold sores but, you might try the above for canker sores. In addition, try adding some B12 & Folic Acid to your supplement list for a while & see if that helps.
Here's some further info on canker sore help:
When canker sores erupt, turn to one or more of the following supplements. First try lysine -- a deficiency in this amino acid has been associated with canker sores. Echinacea strengthens the immune system, and lower doses of this herb (200 mg each morning, three weeks a month) may also prevent cankers from forming. Another immune-booster, vitamin C helps heal the mouth's mucous membranes; flavonoids are natural compounds that enhance the effectiveness of this vitamin. Licorice (DGL) wafers coat and protect sores from irritants and help them heal. Goldenseal in liquid form applied directly to the sore also promotes healing. Instead of DGL or goldenseal, you may want to try zinc lozenges to speed healing and boost your resistance. People who get canker sores frequently may be deficient in B vitamins; a daily vitamin B complex is useful as a preventive.
Hope this info helps!
