When ever I'm run down I feel my cold sore start up.  I take lysine and
stay away from nuts and other foods high in arginine for a few days
(chocolate, peanuts, seeds, & gelatin).  Lycine blocks arginine.  It
always works & clears up and goes into remission in two or three days.  I
wonder if you take the Lysine (an amino acid) enough might come through
the breastmilk so the baby might reap the benefit.    I don't know how
much is needed by the baby.  A dosage of 1 gram 3 X a day with meals is
effective for adults.  Foods high in lysine include most vegetables,
fish, chicken, & turkey. 

Regards,
P.Harris-Swenson, MA, IBCLC
Nutritionist
Lowell, MA  USA

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