Lysine RDI
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The RDI for lysine is as follows:
- Infants: 99mg per kg of body weight
- Children: 44mg per kg of body weight
- Adults: 32mg per kg of body weight
Tolerable upper limit
There is no tolerable upper limit for lysine.
Therapeutic dosage
There is a supplementary dosage range that is a safe therapeutic dose of lysine:
- Adults: 300-3,000mg
There is a recommended daily intake (RDI) for lysine, but there is no tolerable upper limit
The higher levels of lysine should only be taken under strict medical supervision because supplementation at very high levels may cause some side effects in some people.
References
- Osieki H. The Nutrient Bible. Everything You Need to Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Enzymes - Even Toxic Metals. BioConcepts Publishing QLD. 2002