Herpes Nutritions & Supplements

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An outbreak of herpes is a sign that the body is under stress, and stress increases your requirements for all nutrients. Take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement daily.

Folic acid and vitamin B12 help to heal mucous membranes and are helpful for oral herpes. Chew a 400- or 800- week or until the outbreak subsides. Also take 250 micrograms of vitamin B12 each day for one week. If you take any of the B vitamins individually, you should also take a B-complex supplement at a different time of day.

Lactobacillus acidophilus has to balance the acidity of the body and thus speed healing. Take acidophilus supplements for two weeks, following the dosage, directions on the product level. If you are allergic to milk, choose dairy free formula.

The amino acid lysine fight the herpes virus. Take 250 milligrams of L-lysine four times a day for one to two weeks. Then take the same dose twice a week for three months. L-lysine is also available in a cream form. The application of this over-the-counter cream can help minimize an outbreak.

Selenium and vitamin E has antioxidant properties and activates the immune system. Vitamin E have antioxidant properties and activate the immune system. Vitamin E is also an anti-inflammatory that is helpful in treating all skin conditions. Take 200 micrograms of selenium and 400 international units of vitamin E once or twice daily for the duration of the outbreak.

Mineral ascorbate vitamin C and bioflavonoids have anti-inflammatory properties. Take 500 to 1,000 milligrams of each three times daily for three days. Then take one dose a day for four days, followed by one-half dose a day for one week.

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