There are hundreds of cold sores treatment products on the market and it can be daunting to know which remedies work to treat them. Cold sores are incredibly common, in fact, according to the Herpes Viruses Association seven out of 10 people in the UK carry the virus, but only one in three show symptoms.

What is a cold sore?

Cold sores are a condition caused by the infection of the herpes simplex virus. As mentioned above, nearly all of us have this virus in our bodies and it normally remains dormant where it resides in the sensory nerve cells near the site of infection.

How can you prevent and treat cold sores?

The best way to both prevent and treat a cold sore is to take L-Lysine, take one tablet twice daily on an empty stomach. Numerous studies indicate that lysine supplementation can help to speed the recovery from, and prevent recurrences of cold sores. Lysine itself has anti-viral properties but additionally it blocks the uptake of arginine, an amino acid that promotes viral growth.

Do cold sore treatment creams work?

Cold sores treatment creams and lip balms are very popular for the treatment & prevention of cold sores. One of the best cold sores lip balm for both prevention & treatment of cold sores is Lysine Lip Balm. This treatment for cold sores is a lip balm is soothing; it also contains two key ingredients, monolaurin from coconut and lysine both of which display anti-viral properties. In addition to these two ingredients, the cold sore lip balm also contains zinc oxide which is known to speed the healing process and offers some UV protection which can often trigger the cold sore virus. This lysine cold sore lip balm helps to also reduce the lip swelling often associated with cold sores. 

Why is boosting your immune system important?

If you experience abnormally regular cold sores then this is often indicative of nutritional deficiencies or a weakened immune system. A stronger immune system is more effective at battling against the virus replicating and may help to put it back into a dormant state. To support the immune system, I would recommend the use of Daily Immunity, a comprehensive blend of nutrients, probiotics and herbs that all play a varying role in strengthening our immune system.

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