Lysine catabolism leads to collagen and carnitine production.
- Higher plasma valine, lysine, and tyrosine were independently and positively associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and insulin activity.
- Increased urinary lysine was associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease (0.73 [0.50-0.90].
- Low lysine has been associated with increased anxiety in human and animal studies.
- Lysine and arginine supplementation were found to reduce anxiety and basal salivary cortisol levels in adults.
- Lower plasma lysine and glutamine levels, and higher glutamic acid, were significantly associated with ADHD.
Lysine (Plasma)
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