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Herpes Diet Information

With any disease or health condition an approach to improving diet and nutrition should be taken.

An appropriate diet high in lysine and low in arginine and  vitamin supplements may be beneficial for those suffering from viral diseases, in particular the herpes virus. 

Current research has shown that the amino acid, arginine, can aggravate herpes and bring on an outbreak.

Some foods high in arginine include nuts, chocolate and caffeine.  If a food has a low lysine/arginine  ratio and only a few milligrams of arginine in it, there is no reason to avoid it totally, unless it aggravates the situation further.  

If you do have frequent herpes outbreaks, try cutting back or eliminating these foods from your diet and see if it helps to relieve your symptoms.

It has been found that the amino acid, Lysine, retards virus growth, so you should include in your diet foods high in Lysine and decrease the foods high in L-Arginine (an amino acid that supports the herpes virus).  

Remember, try to balance everything you eat, e.g., if you eat foods high in Arginine, balance them with L-lysine foods or with Lysine/L-lysine tablets (500mg/day minimum). Lysine products can be purchased online or from most health food stores and specialty shops.

High in Lysine Dietary sources:

  • beef
  • brewer's yeast.
  • cheese
  • chicken
  • dairy products,
  • eggs
  • fish
  • meat
  • milk
  • potatoes 
  • soybeans
  • yogurt

 High in Arginine Dietary sources:

  • brown rice
  • caffeine
  • chocolate 
  • coconut
  • nuts
  • nut products
  • oatmeal
  • raisins
  • seeds
  • whole wheat bread

Click here for a detailed chart outlining L-Arginine and L-lysine ratios in foods

 L-Arginine is an amino acid that suppresses L-lysine. 

Vitamin C foods should be increased in your regular dietary program, but citrus fruits and juices should be avoided while the virus is active.

Other Foods that should be avoided:

  • processed foods

  • sugar

  • coffee

  • chocolate

  • cola drinks

All the above foods and beverages put stress on the immune system and should be avoided during outbreaks.

Highly acidic foods such as: 

  • citrus fruits

  • tomatoes 

  • vinegar

Meat and dairy products are relatively high in arginine, so:

  • animal products

  • foods high in sodium

should be kept at a low level or avoided during outbreaks.

Vitamins

A good vitamin program can improve the chances of preventing recurrence by boosting the body's immune function as the Herpes virus can weaken the immune system considerably.

Supplements of vitamins C (in low doses), E, B complex and zinc chelate may be beneficial. These vitamin supplements and others can be purchased online or from selected health food stores.

Red Marine Algae

Current research information has shown that Red marine algae has strong antiviral properties and has proved effective when tested on the herpes virus.

Red marine algae contains sulfated polysaccharides which enhance the immune system’s antiviral response, inhibiting the virus.

Red Marine Algae can be purchased online, from selected health food stores and specialty shops.

Foods Ratio of Lysine to Arginine 

Food Type Weight (gm) Lys (mg) Arg (mg) Ratio Lys/Arg
Margarine 14.1 9 3 3.000
Plain Yogurt 227 706 237 2.979
Fruit Yogurt, low fat 227 810 272 2.978
Plain Yogurt, skim 227 1160 391 2.967
Plain Yogurt, lowfat 227 1060 359 2.953
Swiss Cheese 28 733 263 2.787
Gruyere Cheese 28 768 276 2.783
Edam Cheese 28 754 273 2.762
American Cheese Spread 28 427 155 2.755
Gouda Cheese 28 752 273 2.755
Whey, dry, sweet 7.5 77 28 2.750
Blue Cheese 28 526 202 2.604
Provolone Cheese 28 750 290 2.586
Papaya 454 76 30 2.533
Brie Cheese 28 525 208 2.524
Camermbert Cheese 28 501 199 2.518
Parmesan Cheese 28 937 373 2.512
Parmesan Cheese, grated 5 192 77 2.494
Gjetost Cheese 28 231 93 2.484
Goat Milk 244 708 291 2.433
Brick Cheese 28 602 248 2.427
Muenster Cheese 28 606 250 2.424
Beets 136 72 30 2.400
Limburger Cheese 28 475 198 2.399
Tilsit Cheese 28 578 241 2.398
Port du salut Cheese 28 563 235 2.396
Processed Swiss Cheese 28 696 293 2.375
Cream Cheese 28 192 81 2.370
Mozzarella Cheese, part s 28 699 295 2.369
Processed American Cheese 28 623 263 2.369
Mozzarella Cheese 28 559 236 2.369
Neufchatel Cheese 28 253 107 2.364
Butter 14.1 9 4 2.250
Colby Cheese 28 561 254 2.209
Monterey Jack Cheese 28 578 262 2.206
Cheshire Cheese 28 551 250 2.204
Cheddar Cheese 28 588 267 2.202
Buttermilk 245 679 309 2.197
Skim Milk 245 663 302 2.195
Half and Half Cream 242 568 259 2.193
Sherbet 193 171 78 2.192
Condensed Milk, sweetened 306 1920 876 2.192
Chocolate Milk 250 629 287 2.192
Nonfat Milk, dry 120 3440 1570 2.191
Lowfat Milk, 2% 244 644 294 2.190
Evaporated Milk 126 681 311 2.190
Ice Cream 133 381 174 2.190
Whole Milk 244 637 291 2.189
Whole Milk, dry 128 2670 1220 2.189
Nonfat Milk, dry, instant 68 1890 864 2.188
Ice Milk 131 409 187 2.187
Whipping Cream, heavy 238 387 177 2.186
Evaporated Milk, skim 128 763 349 2.186
Whipping Cream, light 239 411 188 2.186
Ice Cream, rich 148 327 150 2.180
Mango 300 85 39 2.179
Whipped Cream, pressurize 60 152 70 2.171
Apricot 114 103 48 2.146
Coffee Cream 15 32 15 2.133
Apple 150 17 8 2.125
Ricotta Cheese 246 3290 1550 2.123
Ricotta Cheese, part skim 246 3320 1570 2.115
Pear, dried 175 116 56 2.071
Eggnog 254 758 378 2.005
Applesauce, unsweetened 244 24 12 2.000
Crabapple, slices 110 28 14 2.000
Loquat 16 2 1 2.000
Apple, dried 64 37 19 1.947
Pear 180 23 12 1.917
Apricot, dried 35 89 49 1.816
Cottage Cheese, creamed 210 2120 1190 1.782
Cottage Cheese, Lowfat 2% 226 2510 1410 1.780
Cottage Cheese, dry 145 2020 1140 1.772
Fig, dried 189 228 131 1.740
Fig 65 19 11 1.727
Human Milk 246 168 105 1.600
Avocado 272 189 119 1.588
Salmon 85 1550 1000 1.550
Swordfish 85 1550 1000 1.550
Haddock 85 1480 961 1.540
Smelt 85 1380 897 1.538
Snapper 85 1600 1040 1.538
Pollock 85 1520 989 1.537
Eel 85 1440 938 1.535
Catfish 85 1420 925 1.535
Anchovy, in oit, drained 20 531 346 1.535
Whitefish 85 1490 971 1.535
Tuna, in water 165 4480 2920 1.534
Cod 85 1390 906 1.534
Flat fish, flounder and s 85 1470 959 1.533
Mackerel 85 1450 946 1.533
Shark 85 1640 1070 1.533
Carp 85 1390 907 1.533
Pike 85 1500 979 1.532
Herring 85 1400 914 1.532
Sardines, in oil, drained 24 542 354 1.531
Bass 85 1380 902 1.530
Perch 85 1450 948 1.530
Bluefish 85 1560 1020 1.529
Halibut 85 1620 1060 1.528
Tomato 123 41 27 1.519
Turnips 130 47 31 1.516
Tomato juice 243 54 36 1.500
Soybean sprouts 70 386 266 1.451
Canadian Style Bacon 454 7370 5100 1.445
Wild pheasant 371 7470 5240 1.426
Pork Spareribs 454 4730 3340 1.416
Tomato paste 262 282 200 1.410
Liver cheese 28 334 237 1.409
Chicken, dark meat, w/o s 109 1860 1320 1.409
Chicken, light meat w/o s 88 1730 1230 1.407
Chicken neck 79 298 212 1.406
Summer sausage 23 318 228 1.395
Pineapple 155 39 28 1.393
Pork leg 454 7550 5530 1.365
Pork loin chop 151 1950 1430 1.364
Pork Shoulder 454 7140 5240 1.363
Potato 150 190 140 1.357
Chicken breast 181 2500 1870 1.337
Cream of Mushroom soup 244 127 95 1.337
Turkey noodle soup 244 212 159 1.333
Celery 120 32 24 1.333
Chicken drumstick 110 1160 872 1.330
Potato, baking 202 283 214 1.322
Beef Flank steak 454 7270 5500 1.322
Chicken gumbo 244 161 122 1.320