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Evidence

Insufficient evidence

Common protocol1–3 g/day studied for recurrent herpes; benefit remains uncertain——

Protocols mapped

1 goal-specific

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Timing

Any consistent time, with food if needed for tolerance

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Expected effect

Study-specific; commonly several weeks

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Primary uses

Amino-acid nutritionCold-sore prevention researchProtein synthesis

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Abdominal pain · Diarrhea

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